Below is a table showing the integration of Indiana's Computer Science (CS) standards into K-8 content areas by grade level. This table aligns CS concepts with content areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Arts) for each grade range.
| Grade Range | Language Arts | Math | Science | Social Studies | Arts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-2 | - Digital storytelling with sequencing tools.- Recognizing patterns in text.- Creating stories with simple coding tools (e.g., Scratch Jr.). | - Sorting shapes/numbers to learn algorithms.- Counting and grouping activities using loops. | - Identifying natural patterns and sequencing steps in simple experiments.- Simulating life cycles with block coding. | - Learning about maps with interactive apps.- Exploring timelines using digital tools. | - Using algorithms to draw shapes.- Creating music with coding apps. |
| 3-5 | - Interactive book reports using coding tools.- Writing algorithms to describe characters or events. | - Creating simple coding calculators.- Graphing data with Google Sheets.- Coding math puzzles with logic. | - Collecting/analyzing data in experiments.- Modeling weather or water cycles using coding. | - Creating interactive maps of historical events.- Coding simulations of civic processes (e.g., voting). | - Designing procedural art with coding.- Composing music using digital tools. |
| 6-8 | - Writing/editing with natural language processing tools.- Developing chatbots for storytelling. | - Coding for financial literacy (e.g., budget calculators).- Using variables to explore algebraic equations. | - Building and analyzing computational models of ecosystems.- Visualizing data from experiments with programming tools. | - Creating digital historical simulations.- Exploring AI's impact on global issues. | - Designing 3D models or animations using CS tools.- Coding multimedia presentations. |
This table shows an overview of how computer science concepts such as algorithms, sequencing, debugging, data analysis, and modeling can be woven into K-8 content areas. Each example aligns with Indiana’s CS standards while enhancing the core content.