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What is Computer Science?

About the course

You've probably heard grown-ups talk about Computers and Science, but what is Computer Science, really?

In this course, you'll learn about computing hardware, software, languages, even artificial intelligence! And you'll discover that this stuff isn't just for grown-ups after all.

These activities are the first 5 of 50 in our Computer Science curriculum. Completing all 5 earns gets you a "Intro to Computer Science" pin, and 135 Computer Science points!

Overview
Grades 3-5
5 activities
Topics
Computer Science

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What is a Computer?

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Computer Hardware and Software

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Cloud Computing

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30 min

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Computer Languages

Grades 3-8
15 min

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Artificial Intelligence

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30 min

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