A CS Proficiency Curriculum for All Students

RI-CSE is a 0.5 credit course that meets all RI CS proficiency requirements in a fun, engaging way that is appropriate for all students 6-12. This course has been developed from the existing URI Intro to Computing & Data Science (ICDS) curriculum, but at a more foundational level. Teachers trained in ICDS can deliver RI-CSE with minimal preparation.

Weekly lessons assume two class meetings of 45 - 60 minutes. Optional extra materials are provided to extend the lessons for classes meeting more than twice per week and/or classes exceeding 60 minutes. See how RI-CSE is aligned to the CS Proficiency Statements.

Lesson 1:
Start your Exploration!

Lesson 2:
Exploring Digital Data

Lesson 3:
Exploring Images

Lesson 4:
Creating Images

Lesson 5:
Google Sites

Lesson 6:
Networking & the Internet

Lesson 7:
The Digital Divide

Lesson 8:
Exploring Cybersecurity

Lesson 9:
Cyber Threats

Lesson 10 & 11:
Original lessons (10 & 11) have been deprecated; use the alternative below:
Programming Alternatives

Lesson 12:
Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Lesson 13:
Responsible Computing in Society

Lesson 14:
Data is Everywhere!

Lesson 15:
Data Exploration

Lesson 16:
Data Collection

Lesson 17:
Data Analysis & Visualization

Lesson 18:
Final Project (Optional)

RI-CSE incorporates Computer Science Practices that prepare students for their future, which will be shaped by technology, regardless of their career path.