Book Title
Technology (Computational Science)
Grade Level
Grade 2 (Primary Education)
Book Type
Core Subject Textbook
Science and Technology Learning Area
Curriculum Standards
Developed based on learning standards and indicators of the Science Learning Area under the Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551 (2008), Revised Edition B.E. 2560 (2017).
Coding • STEM • AIoT • Robotics
This book is designed to promote learning in Computational Science (Computational Thinking) and creative technology use for Grade 2 students. The objectives focus on developing essential skills including:
Logical and step-by-step thinking
Systematic problem-solving skills
Fundamental programming (Coding) skills
Using technology for learning
Introduction to STEM and Robotics activities
The book is designed using student-centered learning through:
Activity-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning
Problem-Based Learning
Students practice thinking, analyzing, experimenting, and creating through age-appropriate activities.
Sequencing problem-solving steps
Pre-learning activity: Problem-solving in daily life
Computational thinking concepts
Activity: Going to the market and choosing products
Step-by-step problem-solving processes
Activity: Find the missing picture game
Activity: Getting dressed for school steps
Activity: 6-piece puzzle game
Pre-learning activity: Finding errors
Programs, software, and media for coding
Activity: Programming using command cards
Debugging programs
Activity: Coding practice with Code.org
Activity: Error checking and correction
Introduction to Scratch
Activity: Programming character movement
Activity: Programming character color and sound changes
Activity: Help the kitten find food
What is a robot? Definition and meaning
mBlock5 program
Robot components
Commands for robot movement
Activity: Programming a robot to reach a target
Activity: Robotics Dinosaur Challenge
Artificial Intelligence concepts
AI ethics
Training data and data bias
Activity: Types of training data
Activity: Learning AI with Code.org
Technology for data storage
Basic software usage
Pre-learning activity
Systematic computer operations
Basic software usage
Activity: Creating and storing documents
Activity: Create, copy, move, delete, and rename files
File and folder management programs
File and folder organization
Searching for files and folders
Smart Activity: Self-introduction letter
Smart Activity: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day card
Smart Activity: Help! The world is full of waste
Safe technology usage
Pre-learning activity
Activity: Using technology safely
Personal data, security, and privacy
Risks of sharing personal information
Proper use and maintenance of technology devices
Smart Activity: Free tablet giveaway (awareness activity)
Activity: Creative and positive technology use
IMAKE Innovation
Imagineering Education
TIRA (Thai IoT Robotics Association)
EEAST
depa (Digital Economy Promotion Agency)
School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)
Executive Producer:
Manit Jansutthirangkul
Executive Editor:
Bunga Menthong
Academic Content:
Ms. Suthida Jirakanchanakul (Som)
Ms. Ratri Phempoon (Oum)
Ms. Saowalak Raksaat (Mint)
Ms. Sudarat Phanroj (Anna)
Ms. Wannee Sukprasertsilp (May)
Reviewers:
Assoc. Prof. Theerawat Prakobphon
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuenjai Achivapanich
Proofreader:
Ingor Wirinit
Illustrations:
Digidea Co., Ltd.
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Art Direction and Layout:
Saddawan Limwech (Ying)
Printed by:
Dansuttha Printing Co., Ltd.
307 Soi Lat Phrao 87, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok, Thailand
Produced and Distributed by:
Imagineering Education Co., Ltd.
138 On Nut Road, Prawet, Bangkok, Thailand
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