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K–12 Standards

4th Grade

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Navigating the Digital World1

  • 1

    Digital Communication - Using devices to stay connected with people.1.1

    1. 1

      Identify how not to be a cyberbully. 1.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe how to disengage and/or ask for help/ assistance with cyberbullying and other online threats. 1.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify positive and negative actions that add to a digital footprint.1.1.3

    4. 4

      Understand how to adjust online communication (e.g., use full words, tone, punctuation) based on context and purpose. 1.1.4

  • 2

    Digital Privacy & Security - Keeping you safe while exploring and learning online. 1.2

    1. 1

      Describe potential consequences for failing to protect personal information online.1.2.1

    2. 2

      Compare and contrast online audiences (e.g., friends, family, online gaming, public posting), including what is appropriate to share. 1.2.2

    3. 3

      Understand the curiosity gap and how bad actors try to convince you to click. 1.2.3

    4. 4

      Identify websites for legitimacy, safety and appropriateness.1.2.4

  • 3

    Responsible Use of Technology - Developing good habits to use throughout their digital lives.1.3

    1. 1

      Develop strategies for choosing alternative activities and setting personal technology use goals. 1.3.1

    2. 2

      Properly acknowledge sources in all projects (e.g., reports, art, science). 1.3.2

    3. 3

      Evaluate digital information as either reliable or unreliable.1.3.3

Programming Fundamentals2

  • 1

     Computational Thinking - Breaking down big, complex problems into smaller, manageable parts. 2.1

    1. 1

      Create an original pattern and explain its rule.2.1.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate a set of instructions to see if it will complete the expected task. 2.1.2

    3. 3

      Decompose a complex problem into subtasks.2.1.3

    4. 4

      Identify relevant information when problem solving. 2.1.4

  • 2

     Designing Algorithms- Creating sets of instructions for solving problems. 2.2

    1. 1

      Design multi-step algorithms that utilize decision-making structures. 2.2.1

    2. 2

      Use debugging strategies to identify and fix errors.2.2.2

  • 3

    Develop Programming Skills - Learning to create simple instructions for computers to express ideas. 2.3

    1. 1

      Discuss how conditional statements mirror real-world decision making.2.3.1

    2. 2

      Use block based coding to create programs that include conditional statements (if-else) with comparative operators (<, > and ==) and loops. 2.3.2

Making Decisions with Data3

  • 1

    Data Collection - Gathering and organizing information to understand the importance of data in everyday life. 3.1

    1. 1

      Identify whether data is relevant to a given question or topic.3.1.1

    2. 2

      Explain how digital sensors (e.g., thermometer, pulse sensor, light sensor, caliper) can be used as tools to gather data.3.1.2

    3. 3

      Understand that data should be used to make informed decisions.3.1.3

  • 2

    Data Analysis - Understanding how data can be used to answer questions and make decisions in daily life. 3.2

    1. 1

      Identify patterns, trends, and relationships in data.3.2.1

    2. 2

      Develop relevant questions for exploring data. 3.2.2

    3. 3

      Analyze data to draw conclusions and make predictions. 3.2.3

  • 3

    Data Representation - Presenting data in various ways that make the information easier to understand and analyze.3.3

    1. 1

      Create appropriate visualizations to communicate data insights.3.3.1

    2. 2

      Communicate data insights persuasively. 3.3.2

Computing Essentials4

  • 1

    Computer Components- Focusing on the basic functions of each part of the computer. 4.1

    1. 1

      Differentiate between external components(monitor, keyboard, mouse) and the main unit that houses internal components(CPU tower, laptop body).4.1.1

    2. 2

      Apply proper computer care practices and understand the impact of device usage. 4.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify common operating systems (e.g., macOS, Windows, ChromeOS) and how we interact with them differently. 4.1.3

    4. 4

      Communicate basic computer related problems including what happened, and what steps have already been taken.4.1.4

  • 2

     Digital Literacy- Using a variety of digital tools to create, communicate, collaborate, and apply learning across subjects. 4.2

    1. 1

      Create digital content using spreadsheet software (e.g., graphs and tables), applying formatting.4.2.1

    2. 2

      Revise digital content, utilizing digital resources (e.g., spelling/grammar check, thesaurus, online research tools) to enhance clarity and impact.4.2.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate basic file management (e.g., descriptive file names, create folders, navigate to find files). 4.2.3

    4. 4

      Practice typing including touch typing, symbols and special characters, and keyboard shortcuts (e.g., cut, copy, paste, and undo).4.2.4

  • 3

    Connected Devices - Understanding how computers communicate and share information.4.3

    1. 1

      Identify examples of Internet of Things (IoT) devices (e.g., thermostat, security cameras, refrigerator, doorbell, kitchen appliances, digital assistant, robot vacuum, outlets, lightbulbs). 4.3.1

    2. 2

      Identify that there are limitations to the bandwidth of a network. 4.3.2

    3. 3

      Describe basic troubleshooting steps for common network issues (e.g., restarting devices, checking network and power cables).4.3.3

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