Computer Science for Middle School
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
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
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
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
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.