Wyoming K–6 technology standards

Demonstrate and describe the function of common components of computing systems (hardware and software) (e.g., use a browser, search engine).

Explain what authentication factors (e.g., login) are, why we use them, and apply authentication to protect devices and information (personal and private) from unauthorized access. [Practice 7.3 Communicating About Computing]

With guidance, identify and model daily processes by creating and following algorithms (sets of step-by- step instructions) to complete tasks (e.g., verbally, kinesthetically, with robot devices, or a programming language).

With guidance, independently and collaboratively create programs to accomplish tasks using a programming language, robot device, or unplugged activity that includes sequencing, conditionals, and repetition

Independently and collaboratively debug (identify and fix errors) programs using a programming language. [Practice 6.2 Testing and Refining Computational Artifacts]

Practice grade-level appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. Identify and report inappropriate behavior.

Model how information is translated, transmitted, and processed in order to flow through hardware and software to accomplish tasks.

Discuss real-world cybersecurity problems and identify and implement appropriate strategies for how personal information can be protected.

Justify the format and location for storing data based on sharing requirements and the type of information (e.g., images, videos, text).

Using grade appropriate content and complexity, compare and refine multiple algorithms for the same task and determine which is the most appropriate.

Using grade appropriate content and complexity, create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals, both individually and collaboratively.

Practice grade-level appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. Identify and report inappropriate behavior.

Design and refine a project that combines hardware and software components to collect and exchange data.

Model the role of protocols in transmitting data across networks and the internet (e.g., explain protocols and their importance to data transmission; model how packets are broken down into smaller pieces and how they are delivered).

Using computational tools, transform collected data to make it more useful and reliable.

Using grade appropriate content and complexity, create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values.

Using grade appropriate content and complexity, design and iteratively develop programs that combine control structures, including nested loops and compound conditionals.

Using grade appropriate content and complexity, decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs.

Using grade appropriate content and complexity, document programs in order to make them easier to follow, test, and debug.

Describe impacts associated with computing technologies that affect people's everyday activities and career options.

Practice grade-level appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. Identify and report inappropriate behavior.

Using grade level appropriate content and complexity, discuss the legal, social, and ethical impacts associated with software development and use, including both positive and malicious intent.