CS Foundations for Future Coders

Integrated lessons for elementary-school classes to introduce foundational concepts in computer science. Students will learn about basic computing concepts and how technology can impact their communities. They will conduct a study around social media use in their community, and create a graphical representation of the data they collect. They will also learn simple programmatic commands using the platypus coding environment. They will practice writing algorithms, debugging and collaborative coding. This will build a foundation that will help students feel prepared and excited about computer science when they start middle school.