K-12 Grade Levels

Grade 02

BPS-S CSC Standards logo

Second Grade

Computer Science and Cybersecurity Standards

2nd Grade Standards Glossary 

BPS-S CSC - Technology Systems logo

CSC-02.TS TS Technology Systems

Sub-Concepts
(NI) Network & Internet - Networks link computers and devices locally and around the world allowing people to access and communicate information.
(HS) Hardware & Software - Devices, hardware, and software work together as a system to accomplish tasks..
(T) Troubleshooting - Strategies for solving technology system problems.
  • CSC-02.TS_NI.1 Explain that connecting computing devices allows information sharing.
  • CSC-02.TS_HS.1 Identify the components and basic functions of a computer system. 
  • CSC-02.TS_HS.2 Independently use a computing device to perform a variety of tasks. 
  • CSC-02.TS_HS.3 Recognize users have different technology needs and preferences.
  • CSC-02.TS_T.1 Understand technology systems might not work as expected and independently use appropriate terminology to describe a problem.

BPS-S CSC - (CT) Computation Thinking logo

CSC-02.CT CT Computational Thinking

Sub-Concepts
(PSA) Problem Solving & Algorithms - Strategies for understanding and solving problems.
(DCA) Data Creation & Analysis - Data can be collected, used, and presented with computing devices or digital tools.
(DD) Development & Design - Design processes to create new, useful, and imaginative solutions to problems.
  • CSC-02.CT_PSA.1 Use problem solving steps: understanding the task, considering various strategies, isolate and debug. 
  • CSC-02.CT_PSA.2 Break a task into smaller steps to identify patterns or solve the problem. 
  • CSC-02.CT_PSA.3 Define algorithms.
  • CSC-02.CT_DCA.1 With guidance, construct and interpret data and present it in a chart or graph in order to make a prediction with or without a computing device.
  • CSC-02.CT_DD.1 Independently or collaboratively create programs to accomplish tasks that include sequencing or looping.

BPS-S CSC - (IL) Information Literacy logo

CSC-02.IL IL Information Literacy

Sub-Concepts
(A) Access - Effective search strategies can locate information for intellectual or creative pursuits.
(E) Evaluate - Information sources can be evaluated for accuracy, currency, appropriateness, and purpose.
(C) Create - It is important to both consume and produce information to be digitally literate.
(IP) Intellectual Property - Respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
  • CSC-02.IL_A.1 Use a keyword search with a teacher-selected online resource. (Continued growth)
  • CSC-02.IL_E.1 With guidance, determine whether the purpose of content is to inform or to influence actions.
  • CSC-02.IL_C.1 Independently or collaboratively, create a digital product.
  • CSC-02.IL_IP.1 Understand that students own their creative works. 
  • CSC-02.IL_IP.2 With guidance, give credit to the creator of a creative work. (Continued growth)

BPS-S CSC - (CS) Computers in Society logo

CSC-02.CS CS Computers in Society

Sub-Concepts
(IC) Impacts of Computing - Past, present, and possible future impact of technology on society.
(SI) Social Interactions - Technology facilitates collaboration with others.
  • CSC-02.CS_SI.1 With guidance, use technology to communicate with others outside of the classroom.

BPS-S CSC - (IL) Digital Citizenship logo

CSC-02.DC DC Digital Citizenship

Sub-Concepts
(SE) Safety & Ethics - There are both positive and negative impacts in social and ethical behaviors for using technology.
(RU) Responsible Use - Respect and dignity in virtual communities.
(DI) Digital Identity - Responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world.
  • CSC-02.DC_SE.1 Explain how to use technology in safe and correct ways. (CYSEC) 
  • CSC-02.DC_SE.2 Identify strategies for protecting authentication methods. (CYSEC) 
  • CSC-02.DC_SE.3 Recognize the risks of interacting online with others. (CYSEC)
  • CSC-02.DC_RU.1 Explain positive and negative behaviors when using electronic communication. (CYSEC) 
  • CSC-02.DC_RU.2 Know and identify how to report concerns regarding online content and behaviors. (CYSEC) 
  • CSC-02.DC_RU.3 Develop a code of conduct, explain, and practice appropriate behavior and responsibilities while participating in an online community. 
  • CSC-02.DC_RU.4 Comply with Acceptable Use Policies.