K-12 computer science

Classroom-ready CS resources, organized by grade band

Scope and sequence guides, lesson structures, vocabulary lists, and practical tools for teaching computer science across elementary, middle, and high school.

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grade bands

Browse by Grade Band

K-2

Elementary

Patterns, sequences, and unplugged activities

3-5

Upper Elementary

Loops, conditionals, and simple algorithms

6-8

Middle School

Data, algorithms, and introductory coding

9-12

High School

Abstraction, data structures, and project work

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Where to Begin

New to CS education, or just looking for a quick orientation? These three pages cover the essentials.

What Is CS?

A plain-language definition, common misconceptions, and examples of CS showing up across subjects.

Curriculum

Core concepts organized by grade band, with practical tables and a "how to use this" section.

Scope and Sequence

A year-by-year overview with expandable detail rows, vocabulary lists, and assessment ideas.

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Recent Updates

  • Scope and SequenceUpdated assessment ideas and added vocabulary sections
  • CurriculumExpanded the 6-8 band with networking and digital citizenship
  • ResourcesNew debugging toolkit and project-based learning guides
  • Elementary (K-2)Added warm-up routines and differentiation tips
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