Grade 2
Grade 2 students will learn advanced coding with loops and conditionals, improve problem-solving, and create their interactive stories, games, and animations.
Grade 2: Exploring Coding Continuously
Level: Level 2 (8-9 years old)
Note: Completion of introductory coding courses or familiarity with basic coding concepts is recommended but not required.
Duration: One-year Curriculum / 40 Lessons
Course Overview
This curriculum is designed to expand upon the coding foundations established at an early age. Students will delve deeper into computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving through interactive activities and projects. The aim is to nurture a growth mindset, enhance digital literacy, and foster an understanding of how coding applies to real-world scenarios.
Course Objectives
To deepen understanding of coding concepts through engaging and interactive lessons.
To encourage creative expression and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
To enhance students’ ability to work collaboratively in a digital environment.
To prepare students for more advanced concepts in coding and computational thinking.
Course Outline
Quarter 1: Foundations and Safety Online
Digital Citizenship and Online Safety – Understanding responsible use of technology.
Introduction to Programming Concepts – Basic coding principles through interactive puzzles.
Quarter 2: Diving Deeper into Coding
Advanced Sequences and Loops – Building on coding foundations with more complex problems.
Events and Debugging – Learning to create interactive programs and solve coding errors.
Quarter 3: Creative Coding Projects
Storytelling and Game Design – Using coding to bring stories and simple games to life.
Art and Animation with Code – Exploring creativity through digital art and animations.
Quarter 4: Exploratory Projects and Review
Interactive Projects – Students apply their skills to create interactive projects.
Review and Capstone Projects – Consolidating learning and showcasing individual projects.
