What is included in the 3-5th grade curriculum? How do I use these resources to plan my Club?

The 3rd–5th grade curriculum features three flexible, project-based units that introduce computer science concepts in fun, age-appropriate ways. We recommend selecting from the menu of options based on your members’ interests and needs.

• AI Literacy Unit: A 10-lesson unit (~45 minutes each) featuring both plugged and unplugged activities. Members explore the inner workings of AI such as pattern recognition, model training, and responsible use through age-appropriate, hands-on activities.
• Intro to Coding Mini-Unit: A 4-lesson unit (~45 minutes each) that teaches foundational programming concepts using the BlockJam, the Girls Who Code Block-Based IDE. Members will express their creativity and problem-solving skills as they build simple algorithms using sequences and loops, identify patterns, and apply debugging strategies.
• GWC Book Club: We offer two books, each paired with a 10-lesson chapter guide (~45 minutes each), that blend literacy, community-building, and computational thinking through a structured progression. Members participate in hands-on activities that reinforce key themes from each chapter.

Each lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, slides, and student worksheets. In addition, every unit comes with a Unit Guide, a Standards-Based Curriculum Map, and a Family Guide to help connect learning beyond the Club.

To help you plan your Club, we’ve outlined clear steps and suggestions in the Facilitator Toolkit. If you’d like extra support, your Program Implementation Specialist is available to help tailor the curriculum to fit your Club’s needs.