Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory course for 6 - 10th grade students that can be flexibly taught as a single semester, two semesters over multiple years, or as a full year course. Mapped to CSTA standards, the course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as problem solving, programming, physical computing, user-centered design, and data, while inspiring students as they build their own websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices.

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Every day, we use devices — computers, phones, and more — that help us accomplish tasks both big and small. When students learn to program these devices, foundational computer science comes alive! In this unit, which spans roughly 6 weeks, students will learn the fundamentals of programming devices.

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The AI and Machine Learning curriculum in CSD is also offered as a standalone module. As these technologies touch more and more of our daily lives, they have become an essential part of foundational computer science education. The module, which spans roughly 5 weeks of learning, focuses on AI ethics, examines issues of bias, and explores and explains fundamental concepts through a number of online and unplugged activities and full-group discussions.

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For a lightweight option that can be integrated as a unit in an existing technology or programming class, or as an after-school program, Code.org offers the 30-hour Express Course. This course covers all the core concepts from the elementary school curriculum Computer Science Fundamentals, but at an accelerated pace designed for students ages 10 - 18.

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Code.org has partnered with the award-winning Project GUTS (Growing Up Thinking Scientifically) to help science teachers introduce computer science as a tool to teach modeling and simulation. This curriculum teaches computer science practices and concepts in the context of life, physical and earth sciences. CS in Science is based on a crosswalk identifying areas of overlap between the NGSS and Computer Science Teachers Association K-12 Computer Science Standards.

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