Lesson 1: The Four Pillars of Computational Thinking
Use the lesson materials below in the order your teacher assigns.
Direct instruction on the 4 pillars (Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction, Algorithm Design). Class activity: deconstructing the process of making a sandwich or buying a plane ticket. Guided group matching matrix of real-world scenarios to the appropriate pillar.
Learning materials
Key Terms — The Four Pillars of Computational Thinking
Student Handout — The Four Pillars of Computational Thinking
Discuss and submit in Google Classroom
Use this site to read, watch, and get shared learning materials. Keep completed work, questions, and comments in your class on Google Classroom.
Open Google ClassroomChoose your class and the assignment named by your teacher.
KDE student outcomes
Unit-level context for this lesson · Course 110110
View aligned outcomes (3)
- #3 Utilize computer technology as a tool to access, manage, prepare, and present information.
- #4 Identify trends in information processing and new emerging technologies.
- #12 Describe globalization and challenges, including technological barriers, electronic payments, and varying cultures.
Alignment from Master Lesson Plans v3.5. These are instructional targets; completing a resource does not by itself establish mastery.