Experience CS curriculum
Explore computational thinking through an intergrated approach making connections to a range of learning areas including maths, science and HASS.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 5-6 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Computational thinking |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI4P04
Implement simple algorithms as visual programs involving control structures and input
AC9TDI6P05
Implement algorithms as visual programs involving control structures, variables and input |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Scratch |
| Keywords | algorithms, digital solution |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | HASS, Mathematics, Science, The Arts |
| Organisation | Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| Copyright | © Raspberry Pi Foundation. May be subject to statutory licence fee. |
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