Learners will understand if-then conditionals and use them to create adaptable algorithms for everyday situations.

The learner will use loops with variables, debug loop-based programs, and follow the full design process to plan, build, test, and improve a project that uses loops.

Break down problems into steps, recognize patterns, create and debug algorithms with conditionals, and explore variables and loops in code.

Identify and compare computer hardware components and practice correct keyboarding technique including secondary keys.

The learner will understand basic copyright concepts, practice giving credit to creators, respect shared digital spaces, and create original or properly credited digital projects.

Learners will select and use a variety of digital tools and applications to create different types of digital content, such as drawings, text, photos, audio, and presentations.

Independently collect non-numerical data and search for information using keywords and digital sources.

The learner will understand the steps of a simple design process and use count-controlled loops to repeat actions in a sequence of code.

Use personal skills and a design process that includes testing and reflecting to create digital solutions for real-world problems.

Learners will brainstorm multiple solutions, select the best one using criteria, create a design plan, and build a first prototype.

Practice responsible digital citizenship by following acceptable use policies, respecting digital ownership, protecting accounts, managing private information, and recognizing cyberbullying.

Learners will be able to identify a problem or task, communicate it to others, and decompose multiple solutions into ordered sequential steps.

Learners will identify authentic problems in their environment, understand who is affected, gather information, and write a clear problem statement.

Learners will understand how to conduct basic digital searches using keywords to find specific non-numerical data.

Learners will develop the skill of carefully reading and following directions step by step when completing building tasks in a design project.

Learners will identify, compare, and describe basic computer hardware and software using accurate technology vocabulary.

The learner will be able to identify what a variable is, explain how it stores and changes values, and distinguish between variables that hold numbers and those that hold text.

Learners will understand how to create strong passwords and safely log in and out of accounts and devices.

Learners will develop correct keyboarding posture and hand position, learn the home row keys, and practice using basic editing keys like Backspace, Delete, Shift, and Caps Lock.

The learner will recognize unacceptable technology use, understand the consequences of breaking rules, and commit to following the Acceptable Use Policy through real-world scenarios.

Learners will locate and type number keys and special characters using the Shift key, and apply their keyboarding skills to type short words and sentences with correct posture and finger placement.

Learners will distinguish between private and public information and make safe choices about what to share online and with whom.