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Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals


 Covers computer science basics using Code.org’s engaging, hands‑on lessons.

 Description : Through Code.org’s computer science curriculum, students gain hands‑on experience with interactive coding challenges that build a strong foundation in computational thinking.

Category : Coding & Engineering
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Computer Science

Section 1: What is Computer Science?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Computers  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Computers  
- Lesson 2: What Does a Computer Do?  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: What Does a Computer Do?

Section 2: History of Computing  
- Lesson 1: Early Machines and Inventions  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Early Machines and Inventions  
- Lesson 2: Milestones in Computer Science  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Milestones in Computer Science

Section 3: Role of Computers in Society  
- Lesson 1: How Computers Impact Daily Life  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Computers Impact Daily Life  
- Lesson 2: Computers in Different Professions  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Computers in Different Professions

Section 4: Basic Computer Vocabulary  
- Lesson 1: Essential Terms and Concepts  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Essential Terms and Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Technical Language  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Technical Language

Section 5: Navigating the Code.org Platform  
- Lesson 1: Getting Started on Code.org  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Getting Started on Code.org  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Interactive Coding Challenges  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring Interactive Coding Challenges


Module 2: Fundamentals of Coding

Section 1: Introduction to Programming Concepts  
- Lesson 1: What is Programming?  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Programming?  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Computer Instructions  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Computer Instructions

Section 2: Understanding Algorithms  
- Lesson 1: Defining Algorithms  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Defining Algorithms  
- Lesson 2: Algorithms in Everyday Problems  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Algorithms in Everyday Problems

Section 3: Step-by-step Problem Solving  
- Lesson 1: Breaking Down Problems  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Breaking Down Problems  
- Lesson 2: Sequencing Steps  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sequencing Steps

Section 4: Hands-on with Block Coding  
- Lesson 1: Introducing Block-based Coding  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introducing Block-based Coding  
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple Animations  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Simple Animations

Section 5: Debugging Basics  
- Lesson 1: Finding and Fixing Errors  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Finding and Fixing Errors  
- Lesson 2: Improving Code through Testing  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Improving Code through Testing


Module 3: Programming Logic and Structures

Section 1: Understanding Sequences  
- Lesson 1: The Importance of Order  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Importance of Order  
- Lesson 2: Creating Sequential Instructions  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating Sequential Instructions

Section 2: Loops and Repetitions  
- Lesson 1: What Are Loops?  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Are Loops?  
- Lesson 2: Using Loops to Simplify Tasks  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Loops to Simplify Tasks

Section 3: Conditionals: If and Else  
- Lesson 1: Making Decisions in Code  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Making Decisions in Code  
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple If/Else Statements  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Simple If/Else Statements

Section 4: Functions and Reusable Blocks  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Functions  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Functions  
- Lesson 2: Creating and Using Reusable Code Blocks  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating and Using Reusable Code Blocks

Section 5: Variables and Data Storage  
- Lesson 1: What Are Variables?  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: What Are Variables?  
- Lesson 2: Storing and Retrieving Data  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Storing and Retrieving Data


Module 4: Exploring Engineering with Code

Section 1: Introduction to Engineering Design  
- Lesson 1: What is Engineering?  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Engineering?  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Design in Engineering  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Design in Engineering

Section 2: Building Simple Digital Designs  
- Lesson 1: Using Code to Create Designs  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using Code to Create Designs  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Patterns and Shapes  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring Patterns and Shapes

Section 3: Problem Solving in Engineering  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Engineering Problems  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Engineering Problems  
- Lesson 2: Brainstorming Creative Solutions  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Brainstorming Creative Solutions

Section 4: Digital Devices and Robots  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Robotics  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Robotics  
- Lesson 2: Simple Robotic Movements with Code  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Robotic Movements with Code

Section 5: Introduction to Sensors and Circuits  
- Lesson 1: How Sensors Work  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Sensors Work  
- Lesson 2: Basic Circuit Concepts  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Circuit Concepts


Module 5: Applying Computational Thinking

Section 1: Breaking Down Problems  
- Lesson 1: Decomposing Big Problems  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Decomposing Big Problems  
- Lesson 2: Grouping Similar Tasks  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Grouping Similar Tasks

Section 2: Designing Step-by-Step Algorithms  
- Lesson 1: Planning an Algorithm  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Planning an Algorithm  
- Lesson 2: Writing a Simple Algorithm  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Writing a Simple Algorithm

Section 3: Case Studies in Everyday Life  
- Lesson 1: How Computational Thinking Solves Problems  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Computational Thinking Solves Problems  
- Lesson 2: Real-life Coding Examples  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Real-life Coding Examples

Section 4: Creative Problem Solving  
- Lesson 1: Thinking Outside the Box  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Thinking Outside the Box  
- Lesson 2: Combining Ideas for Innovation  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Combining Ideas for Innovation

Section 5: Recap and Future Steps  
- Lesson 1: Reviewing Key Concepts  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reviewing Key Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Next Steps in Your Coding Journey  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Next Steps in Your Coding Journey