Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Introduction to Computer Science

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Students create an understanding of computer science, in general, and learn how it impacts their everyday lives.

  • 1

    Create a definition of computer scienceICS-1.1 

  • 2

     Define computational thinkingICS-1.2

  • 3

     Examine the history of computers and computer scienceICS-1.3

  • 4

     Investigate trends in computer scienceICS-1.4

  • 5

     Summarize ethical issues within computer scienceICS-1.5

Students connect the process of developing a computer application with the skills needed during the development process to have better understanding of what it takes to build an computer application.

  • 1

     Identify the careers in computer science CS-2.1

  • 2

      Analyze conditional decision making and iterationICS-2.2

  • 3

    Use loops and object oriented concepts  ICS-2.3

  • 4

    Formulate algorithms using programming structures ICS-2.4

  • 5

    Assess a program by testing and verifying accuracyICS-2.5

  • 6

    Construct a user interface for a program through coding ICS-2.6

  • 7

    Evaluate the use of graphics within a program ICS-2.7

  • 8

    Examine the development of websites, mobile applications, and games ICS-2.8

Students critique the types of data and how it is created, stored, and used by computers

  • 1

    Identify types of data ICS-ICS-3.1

  • 2

    Differentiate between structures of dataICS-3.2

  • 3

     Use a database in the creation of a programICS-3.3

Students analyze computer, devices, and other technologies to build an understanding of their impact of society and how to use them appropriately

  • 1

    Recall the features of computers     ICS-4.1

  • 2

    Identify mobile devices and how to use them appropriately ICS-4.2

  • 3

    Recognize the impact of the Internet on society ICS-4.3  

  • 4

    Investigate the use of artificial intelligence by individuals and society ICS-4.4

  • 5

    Examine the development of roboticsICS-4.6

  • 6

    Examine computer security issues and the field of cryptographyICS-4..7

Students apply concepts of collaboration to complete various tasks. Standards

  • 1

    Design a solution to a problem by working in a team ICS-5.1

  • 2

    Compare tools that can be used to collaborateICS-5.2 

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10
Where can I read the official document?
Indiana Department of Education Course Standards

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