CBC Computer Studies & CODING Curriculum.
Grade 1-6
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GRADE 1
STRAND SUBSTRAND STREA STREAM REFLECTION
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A-Z COMPUTER TERMS ▪ Computer terms A−Z
A COMPUTER ▪ Desktop computer TERM 1
▪ Laptop
▪ tablet
PARTS OF A COMPUTER ▪ mouse TERM 2
▪ touch pad
▪ monitor
▪ the keyboard
▪ system unit
▪ speakers
Work of computer What can a computer do? TERM 3
PROJECTS:
• PAINTING A KENYAN MAP USING THE PAINT PROGRAM.
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GRADE 2
STRAND SUBSTRAND GREEN PURPLE REFLECTION
SAFE USE OF ▪ Care of computers
COMPUTER ▪ Computer room etiquette
▪ Handling a computer
▪ Icons
▪ Start button
▪ desktop
TERM 1
A PROGRAM ▪ What is a program
▪ Window
▪ Minimize and close the program
PAINT PROGRAM ▪ Open paint program
▪ Menu bar
▪ Paint tools
▪ Saving a file TERM 2
MOUSE AND MOUSE ▪ Mouse actions
TECHNIQUES ▪ Types of mouse
▪ Use mouse
USES AND ▪ Application in industries, banking
APPLICATION OF sector, transportation, science and
TERM 3
COMPUTERS technology.
▪ Positive and negative effects of
using computers.
▪ Advantages and disadvantages of
using computers.
PROJECTS:
• FAIRY TALE (PRINTING A STORY WITH PICTURES)
• MATHEMATICAL GAMES (MULTIPLICATION, DIVISION)
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GRADE 3
STRAND SUBSTRAND GREEN PURPLE REFLECTION
HISTORY OF ▪ Computer
COMPUTERS classification
according to:
i. Size
ii. Purpose
iii. Data they process
▪ Facts about computers
PERIPHERAL DEVICES ▪ Input peripherals TERM 1
▪ Output peripherals
i. Monitor
ii. Projector
iii. Pen tablet
iv. Printer
v. Plotter
vi. speakers
KEYBOARD ▪ character keys
▪ function keys
▪ navigation keys
▪ modifier keys (special keys)
▪ system and Gui keys TERM 2
▪ enter and editing keys
▪ numeric keypads
▪ Lock keys and indicator
lamps.
TEXT ▪ Selecting text or
DESKTOP WINDOWS highlighting TERM 3
▪ Formatting text
PROJECTS
• DEVELOPING TYPING SKILLS (WHOLE YEAR)
• LOGICAL GAMES:
1. Lightbot Jr: An introduction to programming where students solve puzzles by guiding a robot to light up
squares.
• Key Skills: Basic coding, sequencing, spatial reasoning.
2. Math Playground – Logic Games: Online games like Sudoku, Mazes, and Tangrams are designed for
young learners.
• Key Skills: Logical reasoning, spatial awareness, and pattern recognition.
3. Toca Blocks: A sandbox game where kids build and explore a block world, fostering creativity and
experimentation.
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• Key Skills: Creativity, logic, and exploration.
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GRADE 4
STRAND SUB-STRAND GREEN PURPL REFLECTION
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DIGITAL DEVICES ▪ Processor
▪ Functions of digital devices
▪ Parts of digital devices
TERM 1
CODING ▪ The coding process
▪ Coding patterns
▪ Flow chart
WINDOW ▪ Accessories menu
ACCESSORIES ▪ Calculator
PROGRAM ▪ Paint program
▪ WordPad
FILES AND FOLDERS ▪ Files
TERM 2
▪ Folders
▪ How to make a folder
▪ deleting
MICROSOFT WORD ▪ open word program
▪ copy and paste
▪ cut and paste
▪ word art
▪ symbols
▪ insert clip art pictures
▪ crop and frame images
▪ formatting text
▪ insert page numbers
▪ headers and footers
▪ smart art TERM 3
▪ printing
▪ page colour
THE DESKTOP ▪ parts of a desktop
▪ opening a program using
icons on the desktop
▪ screen savers
▪ wallpapers
▪ setting date and time
of a computer
▪ taskbar
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GRADE 5
STRAND SUBSTRAND GREEN PURPLE REFLECTION
VIRUS AND ▪ malware
MALWARE ▪ worms
▪ virus
PAGE SET-UP ▪ setting page orientation
▪ choosing a page size
▪ columns
TEXT ▪ selecting text
FORMATTING ▪ making text bold
TERM 1
▪ making text italics
▪ underlining text
▪ font size
▪ bullets and numbering
▪ text alignment
▪ indenting
TABLES ▪ inserting tables
▪ inserting column and row
▪ merging cells in tables
▪ adjusting column width
▪ delete cells in a table design
NETWORKING ▪ computer network
TECHNOLOGY ▪ how the internet works TERM 2
▪ uses of internet
▪ using a web browser
▪ search engines
▪ disadvantages and
dangers on the internet
▪ Emails
SHAPES IN ▪ Insert shapes
MICROSOFT ▪ Choosing shape theme or
WORD shape styles TERM 3
▪ Typing a text in the shape
▪ Formatting shapes
PROJECTS:
• MAKING A QUIZ
• “MY BUSINESS CARD“ (GRAPHICS, TABLE, ETC.)
• “MY FAVORITE TOPIC IN SCIENCE“ (IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SCIENCE TEACHER) - DEVELOPING INTERNET
MR. BARASA
SEARCH SKILLS, MICROSOFT WORD
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GRADE 6
STRAND SUBSTRAND GREEN PURPLE REFLECTION
COMPUTER ▪ Hardware
SYSTEM ▪ Processing in a computer
COMPUTER ▪ Drawing shapes
ARTWORK ▪ Coloring inside a shape
▪ Drawing the flag of Kenya TERM 1
▪ Grouping shapes
▪ Text box
MICROSOFT EXCEL ▪ Parts of Excel window
▪ Starting MS Excel
▪ Formatting in Excel
▪ Formula in Excel
▪ Sorting data TERM 2
▪ charts
MICROSOFT ▪ Microsoft power point
POWERPOINT ▪ Custom animation
▪ Slide transition
▪ Views of power point TERM 3
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Grade 7,8 & 9 have their computer studies embedded in Pre-Technical Studies.
CODING CURRICULUM