Methodological manuals for the 5th grade computer science teacher

In the 5th grade, you can move on to a more in-depth study of computer science. This is the time to get acquainted with more complex concepts of programming, working with text, tables and multimedia files, as well as the basics of cybersecurity and Internet technologies. Students begin to actively apply the knowledge they have gained to create their own projects.

5th grade (by quarters)

1st quarter (September-October):

• 8 lessons (2 lessons per week).
• Topics :
  • Review of the basics of working with a computer and operating system: file system structure, folder and file management.
  • Working with text editors: creating complex documents, using styles and formatting, inserting tables and images.
  • Introduction to logic and algorithms: what are algorithms, examples of algorithmic actions (pseudocode, flowcharts).

2nd quarter (November-December):

• 7-8 lessons (1-2 lessons per week).
• Topics :
  • Programming Basics: Familiarity with the basics of text-based programming (e.g. Python or visual programming environments like Scratch but with more complex projects).
  • Working with tables: complex calculations using formulas, creating graphs, sorting and filtering data.
  • Cybersecurity: the basics of data protection, what viruses are, phishing, rules for using complex passwords.

3rd quarter (January-March):

• 8 lessons (2 lessons per week).
• Topics :
  • Programming: creating simple programs using conditions, loops, functions and variables (e.g. in Scratch or Python).
  • Working with multimedia files: creating presentations using animation, working with graphic and audio editors.
  • Introduction to Internet technologies: what is a URL, how browsers and search engines work, web page basics.

4th quarter (April-May):

• 7-8 lessons (1-2 lessons per week).
• Topics :
  • Preparing a mini-project: creating an interactive game, animation or multimedia project using programming.
  • Working with data: introduction to databases, simple data searching and sorting operations, basics of working with tables in the context of databases.
  • Strengthening cybersecurity: preventing Internet threats, phishing, using antivirus programs, safe behavior on social networks.

Result:

In the 5th grade , 30-32 lessons are planned , divided into quarters. The main focus is on deepening knowledge of programming, logic, working with multimedia and text files, as well as an introduction to Internet technologies. Students continue to develop algorithmic thinking skills and learn to apply IT to solve practical problems and create their own projects.