Digital Literacy and Coding Curriculum for Grades 3 - 6 ~ The Junior Curriculum Collection includes 14 projects: TechnoArcade, TechnoCandy, TechnoEditor, TechnoInternet, TechnoJournal, TechnoPresenter, TechnoRace, TechnoResearch, TechnoSales, TechnoSite, TechnoTimeline, TechnoToon, TechnoTurtle and TechnoTrivia. Produce a report, presentation, animated digital story, website, games and more with fun computer lessons for elementary grades!
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Flexible Ready-to-Use Digital Literacy Program
Teach children ages 8-11 essential computer skills. Integrate STEM education into curriculum to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Time-Saving Technology Lessons for Elementary Grades
The instructional materials are designed specifically for elementary and middle school students. Each technology project includes an easy to follow teacher guide for lesson planning, reproducible worksheets to promote independence, and customizable resources.
- Maximize Learning
Lesson plans include all the resources you need to build digital literacy and coding skills. High-interest themes effortlessly fit into subject areas such as language arts, math, social studies, or visual arts. Have your students animate a digital story, graph data, publish a research report, code a game, design a website, and more!
- Pick the Version That is Right for You
TechnoKids technology projects for elementary students include instructional materials for Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Office for the web, Scratch, Scratch Jr, and Python.
TechnoKids has been awarded the Powered by DQ seal. You can be confident that our projects deliver high-quality learning experiences. Our program meets global standards for digital literacy, skills, and readiness.
TechnoKids Junior Collection aligns with multiple digital intelligence competencies within the DQ Global Standards (IEEE 3527.1TM).
Open-Ended Digital Literacy Activities for the Classroom, Remote Learning, or Homeschool
TechnoArcade: Design arcade games with Scratch coding blocks.
TechnoCandy: Apply problem solving skills to formulate a plan to boost candy sales.
TechnoEditor: Master word processing by editing a publication.
TechnoInternet: Tour the Internet to practice responsible digital citizenship.
TechnoJournal: Inspire a passion for writing with fun journaling activities.
TechnoPresenter: Foster confident public speaking and presentation skills.
TechnoRace: Become a game developer. Program a racing game using Scratch.
TechnoResearch: Develop research and word processing skills to create a Fun Fact Card.
TechnoSales: Investigate dessert preferences to plan a fundraiser.
TechnoSite: Construct a website with fun places for kids to visit on the World Wide Web.
TechnoTimeline: Build a graphic organizer to explain the importance of historical events.
TechnoToon: Transform a creative writing unit into digital storytelling.
TechnoTurtle: Use Python 3 to solve mazes, produce artwork, and invent games.
TechnoTrivia: Invent a trivia game with an automatic scoring system.
Project Based Digital Literacy and Coding Lessons for Kids in Grades 3-6
The Junior Curriculum Collection is perfect for classroom teachers, librarians, media specialists, computer teachers, and homeschool parents. The technology projects for elementary students effortlessly blend word processing, presentation, graphic design, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and programming into learning. Build a solid foundation in digital literacy skills for future success.
- Apply technology safely, ethically, and responsibly
- Recognize the influence of technology on daily life
- Access high-quality online resources from trusted sources
- Present information effectively to an audience
- Build graphic organizers to summarize information
- Design publications using digital media
- Organize, calculate, and graph data using spreadsheets
- Produce illustrations or graphics using various drawing tools
- Program an animated scene, game, or story.
- Collaborate with others
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We purchased the Junior collection last year and have had great success implementing this curriculum with our 4th and 5th graders. We are excited to expand this program to our 2nd and 3rd graders.
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