Computer Science Basics
This course introduces students to the basics of computer science. Students will discover the fundamentals of various computer science topics from the internet, to cybersecurity, to ethics of technology.
44 Lessons
This course introduces students to the basics of computer science. They explore concepts such as binary, computer parts and pieces, the internet, cybersecurity, the Digital Divide, history of computer science, and careers in tech. Students will study these topics and answer questions to apply their understanding.
CSB.1 Binary
CSB.2 Representing Numbers with Binary
CSB.3 Bits and Bytes
CSB.4 Representing Text with Binary
CSB.5 Computer Parts and Pieces
CSB.6 Troubleshooting
CSB.7 Network Parts and Pieces
CSB.8 Intro to the Internet
CSB.9 Packets and Protocols
CSB.10 Impacts of the Internet
CSB.11 Digital Citizenship
CSB.12 Search Engines
CSB.13 Passwords
CSB.14 Types of Threat
CSB.15 Legal and Ethical Concerns in Innovations
CSB.16 Copyright
CSB.17 Cyber Bullying
CSB.18 Personal Data
CSB.19 Error Messages & Debugging
CSB.20 Simulations
CSB.21 The Digital Divide
CSB.22 Data
CSB.23 Programming Languages
CSB.24 Team Members in Tech
CSB.25 Software Engineer
CSB.26 Computer Systems Manager
CSB.27 Database Administrator
CSB.28 Network Analyst
CSB.29 Video Game Developer
CSB.30 Bioinformatic Scientist
CSB.31 Drone Software Engineer
CSB.32 Computer Science Teacher
CSB.33 Virtual Reality Specialist
CSB.34 Hardware Engineer
CSB.35 Web Developer
CSB.36 Information Security Analyst
CSB.37 Health Information Technician
CSB.38 Data Scientist
CSB.39 Software Tester
CSB.40 App Developer
CSB.41 Artificial Intelligence Specialist
CSB.42 Ethical Hacker
CSB.43 Web Designer
CSB.44 History of Computer Science Timeline
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2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation GuideAlabama
Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentArizona
Arizona Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentArkansas
Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentArkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming + Skill Struck AlignmentCalifornia
Florida
Florida Introduction to Computer Science 1 + Skill Struck AlignmentFlorida Introduction to Computer Science 2 + Skill Struck Alignment
Georgia
Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignmentIdaho
Idaho Content Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignmentIllinois
Illinois Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentIndiana
Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentIowa
Iowa Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentKansas
Kansas CS Standards P-12 + Skill Struck Alignment.Kentucky
Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignmentMaryland
Maryland K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentMassachusetts
Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentMichigan
Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignmentMississippi
Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignmentMissouri
Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentNebraska
Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentNevada
Nevada Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentNevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology + Skill Struck AlignmentNevada Academic Content Standards for CS + Skill Struck AlignmentNew Jersey
New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentNew York
New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 + Skill Struck AlignmentNorth Carolina
North Carolina K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentOhio
Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignmentOklahoma
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignmentRhode Island
Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentSouth Carolina
South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentSouth Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School + Skill Struck AlignmentTennessee
Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentTexas
TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentTEKs Skills for CTE + Skill Struck Alignment
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Virginia K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentWashington
Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentWisconsin
Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck AlignementWyoming
Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards + Skill Struck AlignmentComputer Science Basics
In this course students will complete challenges that help solidify concepts as they use skills in a variety of ways. In order to complete tasks, students will creatively apply what they've learned by using different approaches to reach a goal. This experience closely follows challenges they would face in a technical interview, allowing them to practice.
Projects in this course include: Find the Tens Place, Remove String Section, Leap Year, Factorial, Halloween Candy Count
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Skill Struck Reviews
Having a mapped out, structured way to learn and experience the Computer Science curriculum really freed up time for me to give students one-on-one attention. It also gave me more opportunities to give the students additional programming assignments to help them understand the concepts better.
Scott Couch
CS Teacher, Maeser Prep Academy
The program and the people behind it are innovative, intelligent, and organized. The platform is very user-friendly and l have been able to guide my students easily through the curriculum.
Dillon Gilpin
High School CS Teacher,
Duchesne County School District
Duchesne County School District
All of the content is fun and engaging for our students! Regarding the support and partnership, they are always on top of everything. Small issues are resolved quickly, and that is not typical with other EdTech companies.
Donna Woods
CTE Cyber Pathway Instructor,
Moreno Valley United School District
Moreno Valley United School District
