2-3 CS/DF

Activities and resources for the new NYSED digital fluency and computer science standards.  The activities are curated by educators around NY.  

NYSED CS/DF Activities and Examples

Identify why someone might choose to share an account, app access, or devices.

The focus is on explaining how user habits and behaviors should be adjusted based on who shares a device and/or application.

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Example 1 Students could discuss who has access to shared accounts and why it might be both helpful and risky. They might consider shared family accounts vs. educational apps shared by an entire class. (edited)

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Students will become more aware of what online meanness looks like after listening to this story about characters who text disrespectful messages and learning their lesson.

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This article is great to showcase how an app is helping the Inuit adapt to the changing climate. Adjust the Lexile level to support use at different grades.

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2-3.NSD.1 Describe and demonstrate several ways a computer program can receive data and instructions (input) and can present results (output).

The focus is on choosing and demonstrating different computing technologies to receive and present results depending on the task.

Example 1 Students could use multiple ways to receive data such as keyboard, microphone, camera, and a stream of data; and on ways it can present results, such as [changing] pictures on a screen, sounds, and [lists of] numbers.

Example 2 Students can try out different input/output methods, such as text can be input through a keyboard, a touch screen, or even a microphone (voice to text).

Example 3 Students could use sensors (e.g., temperature, motion, heat, light) to collect input. (SCIENCE)

In this K-5 SEL lesson, students practice social awareness skills by learning how to solve problems. Students consider how to solve problems by breaking them down into smaller pieces and going one step at a time.

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Following a step-by-step procedure is super fun for students. Taking the time to showcase how to follow an algorithm using origami will engage your students. You can also use drawing ones, the Rubick's Cube, or even follow a recipe to begin to introduce these concepts. The important part is to introduce the vocabulary of algorithms.

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In this K-2 Digital Citizenship and Technology Draw It activity, students will explore ways to connect online by viewing examples and filling out a graphic organizer.

In this K-2 technology applications lesson on impact of technology, students learn about technology in the workplace and how it applies to their digital lives. They recognize how technology is used in the workplace to perform important tasks. Embedded Activities Collaborate Board Matching Pairs Open-Ended Question Draw It Quiz Poll

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In this video from Kids Academy, students learn to create a data set by measuring objects. They also learn to create a line plot for the data set.

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Identifying Collaboration and Communication Tools

In this K-2 technology applications lesson on applied technology, students learn about identifying collaboration and communication tools and how it applies to their digital lives. They identify digital tools used for communication and collaboration. Embedded Activities Collaborate Board Matching Pairs Open-Ended Question Poll Draw It Quiz

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2-3.DL.3 Conduct basic searches based on student-identified keywords.

Students will identify keywords with which to perform an internet search using a teacher-approved tool(s), to obtain information.

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Example 1 Students can be given a topic and they decide on a short list of keywords to search for that topic.

Example 2 Students could use search tools in multiple subject areas on a multitude of topics.

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In this K-5 Technology activity, students practice their computer terminology using Nearpod's interactive game quiz, Time to Climb.

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In this K-5 SEL Lesson, students develop responsible decision-making skills learning how to look at things in new ways to help them overcome challenges. Students can use this skill when they get stuck with a problem and can't think of a solution.

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2-3.CT.9 Identify and debug errors within an algorithm or program that includes sequencing or repetition.

Clarifying Statement: The focus should be on having students identify error(s) in an algorithm and suggest changes to fix the algorithm.

Example 1 Different groups can create algorithms for classroom tasks, and the other groups can follow them and identify what was wrong in the instructions given and what needs to be clarified.

Example 2 Teachers could give the students directions to go to a specific landmark but include one wrong turn. Students identify the wrong turn and determine the correct set of directions.

Example 3 Discuss proofreading and why fixing mistakes helps your work. Include homonyms. (ELA)

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Teach your students a card game. Then, talk about it through CS terms. Ask about what algorithms exist in the game, and what patterns or sequences do you notice for example. You can also use it to explore decomposition and abstraction.

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This hook lesson captures student attention by introducing the topic of identifying growing patterns in nature. Students are introduced to a real-world question about fractals to explore. Embedded Activities Draw It Poll Collaborate Board

In this 3-5 Nearpod Digital Citizenship and Literacy lesson, students investigate how technology can be used to make their lives simpler, more productive, and more expansive. Students explore and identify common operating systems.

Working in Harmony

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2-3.IC.7 Identify a diverse range of roles and skills in computer science.

The focus is not just on jobs in computer science, but also the skills and practices that are important for careers in the field of computer science.

Example 1 Students could take on the role of “programmer” during computer science lessons. A teacher might emphasize that programmers collaborate to solve problems with code.

Example 2 Students can study inventions that were created by youth and explore fields of study as a nonfiction project.

Example 3 Students can search for different types of computer science jobs on the internet with teacher supervision.

In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students examine why women and some races are underrepresented in STEM fields. Students explore what they can do to offer encouragement to someone interested in a STEM career to increase diversity in this field. Embedded Activities Collaborate Board Fill in the Blank Poll Open-Ended Question Quiz Draw It

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2-3.NSD.2 Explain the function of software in computing systems, using descriptive/precise language.

The focus is on understanding how software helps to complete computing tasks.

Example 1 Students can explain how to use apps, web browsers, operating systems, as well as internal hardware, CPU, motherboard, and memory.

Example 2 Students can discuss the difference between apps, browsers, and operating systems. Teachers can compare the body/mind connection to hardware/software to help students understand the differences.

Using digital tools as an example, students discuss how to maintain these shared spaces in a safe, respectful and responsible manner.

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In this lesson, students will learn about different types of engineering and the processes engineers go through to design and test their products. They will look at civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and software engineers.

In this 3-8 lesson, students will develop a deeper understanding of how variable assignments help take advantage of computing power. Students will practice their new skills by completing a selection of CodeMonkey challenges.

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In this K-2 technology applications lesson, students learn about basic keywords and how they apply to their digital lives. Students leverage Nearpod's features to do keyword searches.

In this K-5 Technology activity, students practice their internet terminology using Nearpod's interactive game quiz, Time to Climb.

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2-3.IC.3 Discuss and explain how computing technology can be used in society and the world.

The focus is on examples of computing technology that were invented to solve broader problems in society, or existing technology platforms that can have many purposes.

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Example 1 Students explore and discuss the history of cell phones and how they have evolved over time.

Example 2 Students can be “inventors” and design a technology that makes their life easier. They can then explore technology that also relates to that field.

Example 3 Students can discuss the importance of where they get their information from, and why it’s important to check their sources.

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In this K-2 Digital Citizenship and Technology activity, students will identify basic hardware using Nearpod's interactive quiz game, Time to Climb.

2-3.DL.4 Use a variety of digital tools and resources to create digital artifacts.

Different digital tools are used for different purposes, such as communicating, collaborating, researching, and creating original content.

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Example 1 Students can use presentation software for an individual book report or for a group project. (ELA)

Example 2 Students could use a variety of digital tools and resources to create, revise and/or publish artifacts in multiple subject areas.

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In this K-2 Coding lesson, students will learn how algorithms function. Students will work to identify bugs in algorithms and learn how to fix or debug, an algorithm.

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Abstraction is one of the most important skills for a computer scientist to understand. It simplifies problems and prevents unnecessary repetition. A good coder uses abstraction just about every time she creates a program. This activity will have your students analyze stories for differences so that they can abstract them away. Those abstracted stories become templates for fun and crazy new ones.

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In this K-2 Digital Citizenship and Technology activity, students will review what type of information is okay to share online.

This lesson guides students to reflect on what they learned about fractals, and how their learning process informed their opinion. Students evaluate their work and reflect on their answer to the question of identifying patterns in nature.

Grab these coloring sheets or print out the posters to discuss important topics. Then, have your students create ones about computer science. Your students too young for these? Have them create their own that are age appropriate!

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In this CyberWise video from the Cyber Civics curriculum, students learn that anything they share or post online ends up on their digital billboards.

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2-3.CT.8 Identify steps within a task that should only be carried out under certain precise conditions.

Clarifying Statement: The focus should be on recognizing that some steps in a task only get carried out some of the time, and that the conditions can be precisely described.

Example 1 Students could choreograph a dance using an algorithm. They would identify when dance steps are repeated. (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

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2-3.IC.5 Identify and discuss how computers are programmed to make decisions without direct human input in daily life.

The focus is on describing computing technology that relies on a program, settings, and data to make decisions without direct human involvement.

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Example 1 Students can think about streaming services in terms of what suggestions are offered based on viewing habits.

Putting a STOP to Online Meanness

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In this Matching Pairs activity on Technology Applications, students strengthen their understanding of smart devices by working on relevant vocabulary.

In this K-2 Math activity, students will practice organizing, representing, and interpreting data by completing example problems with a Draw It activity.

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Encode and decode a short message or phrase.

The focus is on having one student encode a word or message, and a different student, using the same key, decode it. You might encourage students to develop their own coding scheme.

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Example 1 Students could make their own simple code with a partner and exchange messages.

2-3.CY.5 Identify unusual activity of applications and devices that should be reported to a responsible adult.

The emphasis is on recognizing situations in which students should notify a trusted adult when a device or application does not perform as expected (pop-ups, authentication and/or loading issues).&nbsp;

Example 1 Students could explain that they should not click on pop-ups or click-bait in an app or online, and also report any unusual behavior such as applications not loading or opening.

Example 2 Students explain the similarities between chatting online and real-life with strangers.

Example 3 Students can discuss the impact of accidental voice ordering or calling.

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2-3.CT.10 Develop and document a plan that outlines specific steps taken to complete a project.

Clarifying Statement: The focus should be on developing and documenting a plan in writing, using appropriate tools (such as a storyboard or story map).

Example 1 Students could develop a story map or storyboard to illustrate the steps their class takes to walk from their classroom to the cafeteria.

Example 2 As a group, students can create an algorithm representing a process of getting ready for school in the morning. Students then might revise the algorithm to reflect their own morning routines.

Example 3 Students could modify an existing class routine to accommodate a special event or schedule change.&nbsp;

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In this 3-5 Digital Citizenship and Technology activity, students will determine the best way to visually represent data using Nearpod's interactive quiz game, Time to Climb.

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