Science 6: Computer Science

Learn about what abstraction is and how it helps us to solve problems.

Abstraction means ignoring information we don't need in order to concentrate on the information we need. Let's learn how to do it!

Computational thinking for kids. It’s not just about coding or computers; it’s a way of breaking down complex problems, making them more understandable and manageable.

Abstraction is one of the most difficult parts of computational thinking to conceptualize. Much of this difficulty has to do with the semantics of the word “abstraction,” which is often inferred to mean unclear or vague.

This video series explains some of the core concepts behind computer science.

A condition is an exception to a rule. Learn how are conditional statements used in programming

A loop is a command used to repeat a part of code until a process is complete. Let's see how they work!

Sequence is an order of events. Why do you think sequence important in programming?

Did you know that you make computational artifacts all the time? Let's learn about that!

Technology from the wheel to computers has affected human development. Here are some ways that technology has a good impact.

Is social media really to blame for people becoming more extreme in their beliefs?

Do you think that technology has a positive or negative impact on society? Here are some things to think about when deciding.

A video that discusses the many positive impacts of technology on our lives

We used to use machines to do repetitive tasks, but now we use machines differently. Is this a good thing?

In this lesson, students will write pseudocode to identify an organism based on its distinguishing characteristics. Examples

Students will learn to decompose their mathematical thinking regarding the concepts of prime and composite numbers and algorithms, and identify the factors of composite numbers as a series of actions

Students will learn about the difference between series and parallel circuits using the online platform TinkerCad. Lesson Plan; Worksheet; Solution Sheet

In this lesson, students will deeper their understanding of electricity and circuits, while being introduced to the idea of algorithm design.

Students will have the opportunity to explore the Ozobot and use it to demonstrate their understanding of Electricity and circuits. Lesson Plan, Request Ozobots from your ATA Library

Students will be learning to understand the movement of objects on the Cartesian plane through the graphing of ordered pairs (x, y) and using combinations of translations and reflections to transform objects.

Students will be coding transformations--combinations of translations and reflections--on the Cartesian plane by writing and executing pseudocode.

Create a simple game in Scratch to demonstrate the damage invasive species can cause to the biodiversity of native ecosystems. Lesson Plan

Students will explore concepts of mass, weight, gravity, and acceleration through a two-part STEM lunar lander project.

Students will code using Google Sheets or any spreadsheet program. Students will be creating a budget to help plan for a financial goal while considering earnings and expenses.

Students will learn, using optical illusions and human perception, about misinformation and digital literacy. Handouts; Illusions; Answer Key

Students will explore the many factors that contribute to the way an object orbits such as weight and gravitational pull

In this lesson, students will code an interactive animation using Scratch that shows how water molecules behave in each of the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Slide Show

Sample instructional activities, curriculum planning, assessments, and resources (CPAR) for teaching Computer Science in the new Science curriculum.

This video covers an introductory look at the Grade 6 Computer Sciences organizing idea including concrete examples and practical classroom applications.

Canada Learning Code brings accessible computer science to communities across Canada so everyone can create with technology. Lesson plans are labelled by grade and are free to download

Free K-12 lesson plans (scroll down to find lesson plans for the high grades) from Code.org -- a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by students from underrepresented groups.

The process of developing computational artifacts embraces both creative expression and the exploration of ideas to create prototypes and solve computational problems.

A collection of videos that explore the impact of technology on societies. Teacher resources accompany each video

Browse this collection resources, discussions and activities about Scratch. Ideas and lessons for using Scratch across the curriculum are included.