A Scratch-Based Curriculum
for K-8 Students to Learn Computational Thinking

Grade 3-5
​Create-Design-Impact

Grade 6 and above
CodeAI

Three years of a weekly interdisciplinary, culturally relevant elementary curriculum using Scratch. 
​In the first two years, students develop computational thinking through relevant and engaging learning activities and projects. 
​The third year integrates coding, community-based environmental literacy, and data literacy for all students. 

A multi-grade coding and AI curriculum using CreatiCode.
For Grade 6 students, there is a 4-week science-focused unit that integrates computing and AI literacy with science learning.
For secondary school students, there is a semester+ long, five-unit curriculum that develops coding skills, computational thinking, and AI literacy.

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For Students​

• Structured inquiry involves students in creative coding while also providing the step-by-step guidance necessary for absolute beginners to succeed;

• Language support helps English learners and students with reading challenges develop literacy and computing skills simultaneously;

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• STEM identity is developed as children learn about diverse computer scientists, and code stories about their own lives and communities.​

​For Teachers

• ​Instructional resources, including detailed lesson plans, notes, handouts, and slides, make teaching the material easy;

• Professional development is designed so that no prior coding experience is necessary to get started teaching the Grade 3-5 curriculum​;

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• Assessment tools include a computational thinking test, identity survey, observation protocol, and student reflection forms and rubrics.

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Photo: Santa Ana Unified School District

Partners

• University of California, Irvine
• University of Hawaii
• Santa Ana Unified School District
• Montebello Unified School District
• Fullerton School District
• ​El Sol Science and Arts Academy​
• ​CreatiCode.com

Fundings

• National Science Foundation Grant #2317832
• National Science Foundation Grant #1923136
• US Department of Education Grant #1738825

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