Elementary
Technology Grade 2
Elementary Technology Grade 2 offers students the basic computer science skills necessary to create a block-based code in an offline environment; use steps to solve a real-life problem with and without technology; create, review, and revise a digital artifact using multimedia; save a word processing document, and construct a simple computer program. The course also discusses why God gave us laws to follow, and how those laws apply to technology. Students discover what a digital footprint is, how to protect their private information, and how to steward their belongings by taking care of and using technology devices safely. As they explore ways technology is used in different environments, students come to understand how tasks can be completed more easily and quickly with technology. Students learn to recognize the different ways the Bible communicates and read various parables, using basic strategies for understanding themes in Scripture. As students learn about input and output devices, the parts of a computer are compared to the human body, and students learn to view their bodies from a biblical perspective. Students also learn to find, navigate, and launch a computer application; complete research using different devices using keywords; and create a visual representation of data. Collaboration and communication are also focused on, as integrated language arts and math practice standards are found throughout the course.
Credit
Only available as full-year course
Course Versions
Only available as a regular course
Prerequisites
None
Recommended Grade Levels
2nd
Required Materials
School supplies: Ruler, three-ring binder, pencils, erasers, glue, scissors, crayons, colored pencils, tape, printer paper, and multicolored paper
In addition to a computer with an Internet connection, most courses require speakers (or headphones); a digital camera or scanner to take photos of completed work; a printer; common household items; and productivity software for word processing, presentations, etc.
