Computer Science Connections

Teach CS while covering core subject standards

Incorporate CS into other subjects
Reinforce learning in other subjects
Meet core subject standards
Fun way to teach students about computer science
Open-ended projects for more personalized learning
Easy for any teacher with any background

Curricula at a glance

Grades: 3-5
Level: Beginner
Duration: Week
Devices: Laptop, Chromebook, Tablet
Topics: Interdisciplinary
Programming Tools: Sprite Lab
Professional Learning: Self-paced Modules
Accessibility: Text-to-speech, Closed captioning, Immersive reader
Languages Supported: English

I greatly appreciate how thorough and well paced the lessons are. I am not familiar with computer science, but with the lessons you provide I feel confident in helping my students grasp the concepts and tie them into our curriculum.

Tara Vodopich • CS Connections Teacher

Explore our CS Connections curriculum

Dive into our comprehensive Computer Science Connections curriculum, designed to fit into your classroom seamlessly. Whether you have just an hour to spark your students' interest or a week to immerse them in computer science concepts, find the perfect module below.

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Week-long modules Hour-long lessons

Week-long modules

Our current CS Connections offerings are for 3rd to 5th grade classrooms and are designed to take 1 week of 45-minute lessons each day.

English Language Arts

Coding with Poetry

Explore the intersection of coding and language arts by creating interactive poems, bringing words to life through programming.

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English Language Arts

Coding Book Covers

Use code to create an animated cover of a book, using sprites and text to convey characters, setting, plot, and more.

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Math

Coding a Geometric Star Quilt

Learn code to create geometric patterns in stunning star quilts, blending mathematical concepts with creative expression.

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Science

Simulating a Marine Ecosystem

Use coding to simulate a marine ecosystem, exploring the interdependencies between different organisms and their environment.

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Science

Modeling Animal Adaptations

Use code to model animal adaptations, deepening your understanding of how different species have evolved to survive in their environments.

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Social Studies

Coding a Time Capsule

Create a digital time capsule to capture and preserve memories for the future.

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Social Studies

Coding Interactive Maps

Use coding to develop a map that tells a story, allowing you to explore geographic information in an engaging and interactive way.

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Hour-long lessons

Short on time but big on impact, our hour-long Hour of Code lessons are perfect for a quick dive into computer science. Ideal for fitting into a single class period, these one-hour modules are designed to introduce core concepts and demonstrate the excitement of CS.

English Language Arts

Poem Art

In this hour-long version of our Coding with Poetry module, students will explore the intersection of coding and language arts by creating interactive poems, illustrating the mood and tone with code.

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Interdisciplinary

Hello World

Students embark on their coding journey with this Hello World lesson, designed specifically for beginners! Explore Sprite Lab, an intuitive block-based programming interface, and master foundational skills for future coding projects in the K-5 curriculum.

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Resources that support you every step of the way

Sign up for a Code.org account to get access to materials that will help you teach computer science with confidence. Code.org has extensive resources designed to support educators, even those without prior CS teaching experience.

Lesson Plans

Get step-by-step guidance, learning objectives, and assessment strategies for effective teaching.

Helpful resources include slide decks, activity guides, rubrics, and more — all organized in one place. Each lesson plan is accompanied by tips for classroom implementation, differentiation ideas, and extension activities to cater to students of all abilities.

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Instructional Videos

Watch easy-to-understand overviews of computer science and programming concepts.

Code.org video series are designed specifically to support your classroom and are engaging and fun to watch.

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Slide Decks

We offer educators an organized, visually engaging, and pedagogically sound framework to deliver computer science lessons.

Code.org slide decks provide step-by-step instructions, examples, and interactive activities that align with curricular objectives.

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Assessments

Our curricula includes a comprehensive system of formative and summative assessment resources.

These include rubrics, checklists, mini-projects, end-of-chapter projects, student-facing rubrics, sample projects, and post-project tests — all designed to support teachers in measuring student growth, providing feedback, and evaluating student understanding.

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Track your students' progress

Our powerful progress view helps you monitor student work by providing insights into completion status, time spent, and more. Easily track each student's learning journey, quickly assess participation, and give personalized feedback.

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Lesson Plans