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6TH GRADE

The 6th Grade curriculum centers around CS Discoveries units 1 & 2. Students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills before building foundational web development skills with HTML and CSS.

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7TH GRADE

In 7th grade, students learn how to implement JavaScript in order to design interactive games, apps, and animations. Based on client feedback, students modify their designs to enhance user experience and the design's functionality.

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8TH GRADE

In the 8th grade curriculum, students explore best methods and practices of data analysis. They also investigate and train LLMs, in the hope that they would better understand artificial intelligence and its future impact on society.

Curriculum Resources

Access our comprehensive library of materials, including curriculum books filled with lesson plans and resources, as well as our curriculum overview spreadsheets. These materials have been designed specifically to simplify and enrich the implementation of CS into the classroom.

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6th Grade

Problem Solving and Web Design

Introducing computational thinking and HTML/CSS programming.

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7th Grade

JavaScript and App Design

Using programming to create apps, animations, and games.

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8th Grade

Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence

Students further develop algorithmic thinking to prepare them for high school and the modern world.

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Code.org Career Clusters

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VIDEO RESOURCES

Intro to Code.org

Curriculum Book Demo

Non-Classroom Resources

These resources support implementing SUCCESS outside the classroom, providing essential tools for counselors and non-teaching staff to foster computer science engagement.

A Guide for Counselors: Implementing SUCCESS

Example Online Career Fair

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