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CoderZ Launches New TEKS Aligned Computer Science Curriculum for Grades 3-8

CoderZ

About CoderZ’s Commitment to Computer Science in Texas Demand for skilled STEM occupations is growing rapidly around the country, and especially in Texas where the government estimates these roles will make up 10.5% In addition, all courses include TEKS-aligned ELAR and Mathematics extensions. of total state employment.

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Considering the Danish Informatics Curriculum: Comparing National Computer Science Curricula

Computing Education Research Blog

I’m most familiar with elementary and high school curricula in the United States. there is no national curriculum) though many are influenced by recommendations from the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) (see link here ) and the K12 CS Framework ( link here ). Each US state has control over its own school system (i.e.,

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Should CS Be Required in High School?

Ellipsis Education

English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education are common high school graduation requirements - even if students do not intend to pursue these subjects after high school. Has the time come to update these requirements and add computer science to the mix? 3 Reasons Why.

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What is STEM Teaching and Why is it Important?

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym commonly used when referring to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. Below is a list of five (5) teaching methods to try with elementary school, middle school, and high school students. For example, combining mathematics and soccer in a lesson about calculating calories and heart rate.

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

ED Surge

I teach math and art, but I also teach kids how to disagree in a healthy way, how to handle stress, how to communicate effectively, how to read and write, how to engage in the world we live in and how to manage social media. In the 2021-22 school year, I moved to an elementary school in Santa Rosa, California.

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Engineering Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Content, Pedagogy, and Assessment

National Science Foundation

Pre-college experiences for students in elementary through high school can offer foundational skills that are age appropriate and speak to their developmental levels. The activity allows them to do teamwork, communicate their ideas, make decisions, all in pairs, which support their social emotional skills.

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Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

ED Surge

Students can start as early as upper elementary school with programs like Ozaria , a narrative adventure game that sets a foundation of core computer science (CS) concepts. To communicate, one must develop an understanding of vocabulary, syntax and structure. Scaffolded curriculum provides a clear path for young learners.