Spaceship Journey Coding – Printable

PA Academic Standards (K–5)

📘 PA Core Math Standards (K–5)

Numbers & Operations

• CC.2.1.K–5.A – Use number relationships and counting to solve problems (steps, moves, repeats).

Algebraic Concepts

• CC.2.2.K–5.A – Understand patterns, rules, and relationships (coding sequences).
• CC.2.2.3–5.A.4 – Analyze patterns and use logical reasoning.

Geometry

• CC.2.3.K–5.A – Reason with shapes, direction, and spatial relationships (grids, movement).

📗 PA Core ELA Standards (K–5)

Reading Informational Text

• CC.1.2.K–5.A – Identify main ideas and key details in directions.
• CC.1.2.K–5.B – Ask and answer questions to clarify instructions.

Writing

• CC.1.4.K–5.V – Write short explanations or reflections (“How I solved the path”).

Speaking & Listening

• CC.1.5.K–5.A–D – Participate in collaborative conversations to solve coding challenges.
• CC.1.5.K–5.E – Present solutions clearly and logically.

🔬 PA Science & Technology Standards (K–5)

Inquiry & Design

• 3.2.4.A–C – Ask questions, make predictions, and use evidence to solve problems.
• 3.2.5.A–C – Apply scientific reasoning and logical thinking.

Technology & Engineering

• 3.4.4.A–C – Use tools and materials to solve a problem.
• 3.4.5.A–C – Apply problem‑solving strategies to complete tasks.

💻 PA Computer Science & Design Thinking Standards (K–5)

Computational Thinking

• CT.K–2.1 / CT.3–5.1 – Break down problems into smaller steps (decomposition).
• CT.K–2.2 / CT.3–5.2 – Create and follow algorithms (step‑by‑step instructions).
• CT.K–2.3 / CT.3–5.3 – Identify and fix errors (debugging).

Programming & Algorithms

• CDT.K–2.4 / CDT.3–5.4 – Use sequencing, loops, and directional commands.
• CDT.K–2.5 / CDT.3–5.5 – Represent algorithms with symbols, arrows, or code blocks.