This document defines key vocabulary terms related to coding and computer science for K-5 students. It includes definitions for code, computer science, algorithm, persistence, command, loop, conditionals, program, run program, bug, decompose, debugging, event, function, data, binary, digital footprint, and digital citizen. Each term is accompanied by a short definition and example or reference from a coding platform.

1. CODING
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VOCABULARY
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2. code
One or more commands or
algorithm(s) designed to be
carried out by a computer.
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Code.org

3. computer
science
A field in which people use the power of
computers to solve big problems and
create new technologies. E. Eastman - edtechreflections.com
Scratch

4. algorithm
A list of steps to finish a task.
(It can be performed with or
without a computer).
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5. persistence
Trying again and again, even
when something is very hard.
Flappy Bird
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6. command
An instruction for the computer.
Many commands put together make
up algorithms and computer
programs.
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7. loop
A repetitive action or command
typically created with
programming loops.
Code.org: Hour of Code
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8. conditionals
Statements that
only run under
certain
conditions or
situations. E. Eastman - edtechreflections.com

9. A program is an algorithm that
has been coded into something
that can be run by a machine.
program
Tynker
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10. Have the computer execute the
commands you've written in
your program.
RUN program
codespark.org
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11. bug
An error in a program that
prevents the program from
running as expected.
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12. decompose
Break a problem down into
smaller pieces.
Botlogic.us
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13. debugging
Finding and fixing errors in
programs.
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14. event
An action that causes
something to happen.
Code.org: Draw Something
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15. function
A piece of code
that you can easily call over and
over again. It includes the specific
steps performed in the function.
Code.org: Hour of Code
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16. data
Quantities, characters, or
symbols that are the inputs and
outputs of computer programs.
crunchzilla.com
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17. binary
A way of representing
information using only two
options.
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18. Words used to describe the
trail, traces or "footprints"
that we leave online.
digital
footprint
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19. Someone who acts
safely, responsibly,
and respectfully
online.
digital citizen
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