Computer Science

Computer Science — Grade 2

American Curriculum · Ages 7-8

Second grade computer science introduces repetition. Students discover that a loop replaces copying the same block many times, predict what a program will do before running it, and fix programs that don't behave as expected.

They create digital work with more independence (documents, slides, drawings and simple animations) and begin organizing files sensibly. Digital citizenship extends into understanding that not everything online is true and knowing how to report a concern.

Key topics covered

• LoopsUsing repetition to make a program shorter and easier to read.
• AlgorithmsWriting precise ordered steps and predicting the outcome.
• DebuggingTesting a program, spotting the faulty step and correcting it.
• Creating Digital ContentDocuments, slides, drawings and simple animations.
• Organizing FilesNaming, saving and finding work in the right place.
• Digital CitizenshipJudging whether online information is true and reporting concerns.