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Impacts of Computing
Impacts of Computing
2-3.IC.1 Identify and analyze how computing technology has changed the way people live and work.
2-3.IC.1 Identify and analyze how computing technology has changed the way people live and work.
The focus should be on how advancements in computing technology have changed careers and lives.
Ideas:
Make a connection to the early childhood pathways conversation with elementary guidance counselors
2-3.IC.2 Compare and explain rules related to computing technologies and digital information.
2-3.IC.2 Compare and explain rules related to computing technologies and digital information.
The focus is on having students understand why rules around computing technology can change depending upon the setting.
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2-3.IC.3 Discuss and explain how computing technology can be used in society and the world.
The focus is on examples of computing technology that were invented to solve broader problems in society, or existing technology platforms that can have many purposes.
Ideas for 2nd grade:
Discuss sharing and keeping private personal information
2-3.IC.4 Identify public and private digital spaces.
2-3.IC.4 Identify public and private digital spaces.
The focus is on identifying digital spaces in the context of sharing or accessing information, such as an online platform where students submit work (private) versus public websites that anyone can access.
2-3.IC.5 Identify and discuss how computers are programmed to make decisions without direct human input in daily life.
2-3.IC.5 Identify and discuss how computers are programmed to make decisions without direct human input in daily life.
The focus is on describing computing technology that relies on a program, settings, and data to make decisions without direct human involvement.
Ideas:
Read any of these books:
How to Code a Sandcastle
Counting on Katherine
Layla and the Bots: Cupcake Fix
2-3.IC.6 Identify and discuss factors that make a computing device or software application easier or more difficult to use.
2-3.IC.6 Identify and discuss factors that make a computing device or software application easier or more difficult to use.
The focus is on identifying choices developers make when designing computing devices and software and considering the pros and cons when making those choices.
Ideas:
Lego Architecture using The Day the Crayons Quit
2-3.IC.7 Identify a diverse range of roles and skills in computer science.
2-3.IC.7 Identify a diverse range of roles and skills in computer science.
The focus is not just on jobs in computer science, but also the skills and practices that are important for careers in the field of computer science.
Computational Thinking
Computational Thinking
2-3.CT.1 Create a model of an object or computational process in order to identify patterns and essential elements of the object or process.
2-3.CT.1 Create a model of an object or computational process in order to identify patterns and essential elements of the object or process.
The emphasis is on essential components represented in the model to achieve desired results and assist in identifying patterns in the world around us, such as cycles in nature or tessellations.
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2-3.CT.2 Identify and describe data collection tools from everyday life.
2-3.CT.2 Identify and describe data collection tools from everyday life.
The emphasis is on identifying various tools in everyday life that collect, sort and store data, such as surveys, spreadsheets and charts.
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2-3.CT.3 Present the same data in multiple visual formats in order to tell a story about the data.
2-3.CT.3 Present the same data in multiple visual formats in order to tell a story about the data.
The emphasis is on using the visual representation to make the data meaningful. Options for presenting data visually include tables, graphs, and charts.
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2-3.CT.4 Identify multiple ways that the same problem could be decomposed into smaller steps.
2-3.CT.4 Identify multiple ways that the same problem could be decomposed into smaller steps.
The focus is on identifying how to break apart a problem into smaller steps, while understanding that there can be multiple valid sequences of steps that solve the same problem.
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2-3.CT.5 Identify the essential details needed to perform a general task in different settings or situations.
2-3.CT.5 Identify the essential details needed to perform a general task in different settings or situations.
Some details are essential to performing a task, while others are not (E.g., some may be so common that they don’t need to be stated).
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2-3.CT.6 Create two or more algorithms for the same task
2-3.CT.6 Create two or more algorithms for the same task
he task can be a familiar activity or more abstract. The focus is on finding more than one way to reach the same goal.
Ideas:
Explore the activities and videos offered at the Algorithm and Data Literacy Project
2-3.CT.7 Name/label key pieces of information in a set of instructions, noting whether each name/label refers to a fixed or changing value
2-3.CT.7 Name/label key pieces of information in a set of instructions, noting whether each name/label refers to a fixed or changing value
The focus is on identifying key pieces of information, labelling them with a descriptive name, and observing which labels refer to different values each time the instructions are given, and which values stay the same.
Ideas:
Watch these videos to help students understand algorithms.
2-3.CT.8 Identify steps within a task that should only be carried out under certain precise conditions.
2-3.CT.8 Identify steps within a task that should only be carried out under certain precise conditions.
The focus should be on recognizing that some steps in a task only get carried out some of the time, and that the conditions can be precisely described.
Ideas for Grade 3:
Compare a hard shut down vs porpers shut down
Explore fire drill procedures
2-3.CT.9 Identify and debug errors within an algorithm or program that includes
2-3.CT.9 Identify and debug errors within an algorithm or program that includes
The focus should be on having students identify error(s) in an algorithm and suggest changes to fix the algorithm.
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2-3.CT.10 Develop and document a plan that outlines specific steps taken to complete a project.
2-3.CT.10 Develop and document a plan that outlines specific steps taken to complete a project.
The focus should be on developing and documenting a plan in writing, using appropriate tools (such as a storyboard or story map).
Ideas for Grade 3:
Provide a checklist to follow steps to complete a problem
Networks and Systems Design
Networks and Systems Design
2-3.NSD.1 Describe and demonstrate several ways a computer program can receive data and instructions (input) and can present results (output)
2-3.NSD.1 Describe and demonstrate several ways a computer program can receive data and instructions (input) and can present results (output)
The focus is on choosing and demonstrating different computing technologies to receive and present results depending on the task.
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2-3.NSD.2 Explain the function of software in computing systems, using descriptive/precise language.
2-3.NSD.2 Explain the function of software in computing systems, using descriptive/precise language.
The focus is on understanding how software helps to complete computing tasks.
2-3.NSD.3 Describe and attempt troubleshooting steps to solve a simple technology problem.
2-3.NSD.3 Describe and attempt troubleshooting steps to solve a simple technology problem.
The focus is on building problem solving techniques for self-help, such as making sure speakers are turned on or headphones are plugged in or making sure that the caps lock key is not on, to narrow down a problem.
Ideas for Grade 3:
Create posters with tips to solve common computer errors
Create a job called Tech gurus
2-3.NSD.4 Recognize that information can be communicated using different representations that satisfy different rules.
2-3.NSD.4 Recognize that information can be communicated using different representations that satisfy different rules.
The focus is on understanding that information is converted in a special way so it can be sent through wires or waves through the air.
2-3.NSD.5 Describe and navigate to various locations where digital information can be stored.
2-3.NSD.5 Describe and navigate to various locations where digital information can be stored.
The focus is being able to navigate and save a file to a specific location.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
2-3.CY.1 Compare reasons why an individual should keep information private or make information public.
2-3.CY.1 Compare reasons why an individual should keep information private or make information public.
The focus should be on potential effects, both positive and negative, for making information public.
Ideas for Grade 3:
Create a detective game to explore what should and should not be shared online
2-3.CY.2 Compare and contrast behaviors that do and do not keep information secure.
2-3.CY.2 Compare and contrast behaviors that do and do not keep information secure.
The emphasis is on recognizing and avoiding potentially harmful behaviors, such as sharing private information online or not logging off a public computer.
Ideas for Grade 3:
Discuss secrets between friends vs what to share online
2-3.CY.3 Identify why someone might choose to share an account, app access, or devices.
2-3.CY.3 Identify why someone might choose to share an account, app access, or devices.
The focus is on explaining how user habits and behaviors should be adjusted based on who shares a device and/or application.
Ideas for Grade 3:
Watch the BrainPop Jr video about Internet Safety
2-3.CY.4 Encode and decode a short message or phrase.
2-3.CY.4 Encode and decode a short message or phrase.
The focus is on having one student encode a word or message, and a different student, using the same key, decode it. You might encourage students to develop their own coding scheme.
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2-3.CY.5 Identify unusual activity of applications and devices that should be reported to a responsible adult.
2-3.CY.5 Identify unusual activity of applications and devices that should be reported to a responsible adult.
The emphasis is on recognizing situations in which students should notify a trusted adult when a device or application does not perform as expected (pop-ups, authentication and/or loading issues).
Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy
2-3.DL.1 Locate and use the main keys on a keyboard to enter text independently.
2-3.DL.1 Locate and use the main keys on a keyboard to enter text independently.
Students should be introduced to keyboarding and identify in second grade and begin to receive direct instruction in keyboarding in third grade, with a focus on form over speed and accuracy.
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2-3.DL.2 Communicate and work with others using digital tools to share knowledge and convey ideas.
2-3.DL.2 Communicate and work with others using digital tools to share knowledge and convey ideas.
The focus is on using digital tools to communicate and collaborate in order to expand knowledge and effectively convey ideas.
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2-3.DL.3 Conduct basic searches based on studentidentified keywords.
2-3.DL.3 Conduct basic searches based on studentidentified keywords.
Students will identify key words with which to perform an internet search using teacher-approved tool(s), to obtain information.
2-3.DL.4 Use a variety of digital tools and resources to create digital artifacts.
2-3.DL.4 Use a variety of digital tools and resources to create digital artifacts.
Different digital tools are used for different purposes, such as communicating, collaborating, researching, and creating original content.
NOTE: There is no standard DL.5 for this grade band
NOTE: There is no standard DL.5 for this grade band
2-3.DL.6 Describe ways that information may be shared online
2-3.DL.6 Describe ways that information may be shared online
he focus is on how personal information, both public and private, becomes available online and understand ways their information can be shared.
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2-3.DL.7 Understand what it means to be part of a digital community and describe ways to keep it a safe, respectful space.
2-3.DL.7 Understand what it means to be part of a digital community and describe ways to keep it a safe, respectful space.
The focus is on describing actions with students and having them discuss whether those actions would be safe, responsible, respectful, and/or ethical using technology and/or online spaces.
Ideas:
Play Lego Gloombusters to explore how to protect yourself from cyberbullies
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