Computer Science
What is Computer Science?
Computer science can be the subject of a semester-long course, a multi-year sequence, or incorporated into other content areas, such as science, math, or art.
When you enter a computer science classroom you may find students:
Working together to solve problems
Writing code and adapting existing code to their own projects
Working with teachers and peers to troubleshoot code
Building physical prototypes as part of the design process
Participating in unplugged activities (that do not use technology), to introduce them to CS fundamentals
Using online resources to look up examples and find resources to assist with problem-solving
Our school participates in the NYC CS4ALL initiative. All of our Grade K, 1, and 4 students are currently receiving computer science education.
We teach the Computational Media Perspectives curriculum. These meaningful units are designed as project-based learning experiences and are designed to culminate in projects that can be integrated with other subject areas and/or include student-driven topic choices. CS4All staff provides professional learning and on-site support for the integrated unit curriculum that support teachers of all content areas to:
learn computer science concepts and practices
identify computer science connections to other subject areas
modify the computer science curriculum to fit classroom and student needs
