Computer Science for Middle School
Empower students with rigorous computer science curriculum that develops digital, problem-solving, and programming skill sets.
Computer Science Is the Future
Meet State Requirements
States continue to adopt computer science frameworks that require the integration of this content area within all schools and districts.
Accelerate STEM Programs
Computer science accentuates the ‘technology’ in STEM and enables students to use technology as a problem-solving tool in science, engineering, and math content areas.
Propel Students to High-Paying Jobs
Adopting computer science programs encourages students to explore this field as a potential career path, which has high-paying salaries and rapidly growing job opportunities.
Empower All Students to Use Technology
Computer science enables students to become proficient technology users and digital creators, problem solvers, and innovators.
Transform Your Students into Computer Scientists
Computer science curriculum that develops students’ digital, problem-solving, and programming skills
Computing and Technology Basics
Develop students’ proficiency with computing systems.
Sudents will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology systems.
- Practice responsible usage and troubleshoot problems.
- Navigate data storage environments and different file formats.
- Model the basic infrastructure of networks.
- Utilize technology to facilitate personalized learning experiences.
Computational Thinking
Advance students’ problem-solving skills.
Students will be able to:
- Assess problems and develop problem statements.
- Determine how algorithms can be used to solve problems.
- Gather, organize, and visualize data.
- Apply iterative problem-solving techniques with modeling, simulation, and prototyping.
- Demonstrate a disposition amenable to open-ended problem solving.
Coding
Build career-ready coding skills for students.
Students will be able to:
- Identify how algorithms relate to computer programming.
- Develop programs that include sequencing, loops, and conditionals.
- Collaborate with peers on text-based program development.
- Systematically test algorithms to identify and correct errors.
Digital Citizenship
Enable students to develop safe and productive online learning networks.
Students will be able to:
- Make responsible and ethical decisions online
- Practice effective strategies to protect personal data.
- Identify the positive and negative effects of digital technologies.
- Demonstrate respect for intellectual property and copyright laws.
- Create, share, and utilize collaborative workspaces,
Explore the Content Areas
The curriculum is available as a comprehensive solution or by individual content areas.
Invest in Digital Equity
Strategic Technology Integration
Develop students’ and teachers’ digital skills to take full advantage of your school’s technology investment and enhance the efficacy of technology integration.
Lifelong Digital Literacy
Bridge the digital readiness gap by equipping students with the essential skills needed to live and work in the digital world.
Hands-On, 21st-Century Skills Practice
Overcome the digital use divide with curriculum that affords all students the opportunity to problem solve and create with technology.
Optimize Teaching with Evidence-Backed Curriculum
High-Quality Curriculum Vetted by Experts
Deploy curriculum that is developed and maintained by educators specializing in instructional design and technology integration and that received an ISTE Seal of Alignment.
Alignment to National and State Technology Standards
Align to ISTE, CSTA, and state technology and digital literacy standards, and help students meet core standards with embedded technology practice.
Centralized Curriculum from Leading Content Providers
Gain access to proprietary curriculum published by our partners, including Common Sense Media, Codesters, and CoderZ, all deployed in Learning.com’s award-winning platform.
High-Quality Curriculum Vetted by Experts
Deploy curriculum that is developed and maintained by educators specializing in instructional design and technology integration and that received an ISTE Seal of Alignment.
Alignment to National and State Technology Standards
Align to ISTE, CSTA, and state technology and digital literacy standards, and help students meet core standards with embedded technology practice.
Centralized Curriculum from Leading Content Providers
Gain access to proprietary curriculum published by our partners, including Common Sense Media, Codesters, and CoderZ, all deployed in Learning.com’s award-winning platform.
Create Student-Centered Learning Experiences
Mastery Learning
Support mastery learning with adaptive content that guides students based on performance through corrective, personalized activities; interactive and gamified lessons that provide immediate feedback; and pre- and post-tests to identify where support is needed
Student-Led Content
Invest students in their learning process with student-led activities, individualized pacing, and opportunities for independent practice.
Authentic Classroom Projects
Enhance the learning experience with collaborative, plugged and unplugged projects that offer opportunities for authentic, hands-on practice with the material.
Make Classroom Technology Work for You
Comprehensive Suite of Planning Materials
Save valuable planning time with pre-built pacing calendars, detailed scope and sequences, and digital lesson plans.
In-Depth Instructional Support
Empower teachers with in-depth support materials so they don’t need prior experience with the content, feel confident integrating it in class, and can even learn alongside students.
Year-Over-Year Reporting
Measure student performance at an individual, classroom, and district level and gauge growth with year-over-year reporting.
Comprehensive Suite of Planning Materials
Save valuable planning time with pre-built pacing calendars, detailed scope and sequences, and digital lesson plans.
In-Depth Instructional Support
Empower teachers with in-depth support materials so they don’t need prior experience with the content, feel confident integrating it in class, and can even learn alongside students.
Year-Over-Year Reporting
Measure student performance at an individual, classroom, and district level and gauge growth with year-over-year reporting.