SC.K2.CS-CP.2.1

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Define a computer program as a set of commands created by people to do something.
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: K2
Body of Knowledge: Computer Science - Computer Practices and Programming
Standard: Computer programming basics
Date Adopted or Revised: 05/16
Status: State Board Approved

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5020090: STEM Lab Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
5002010: Introduction to Computer Science 1 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025 (course terminated))

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