Students will be introduced to the Code.Org K-12 Curriculum online. Students will use creativity, collaboration, communication, problem-solving and persistence to complete basic levels of BLOCKLEY-STYLE Programming. Students who complete the initial program will be able to create and share a basic computer game with a "Star Wars" theme.
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: Google Classroom Entry "Why Learn To Code?" Go To Google Classroom and answer the question: "Why should you learn to read and write computer code?"
You must write at least 3 sentences about why you should learn to code, and what you could use this skill for in your future career.
Step 2: Why Is Learning To Code Important? (Click Here For Video)
Step 3: Sign Up For CODE.ORG and Join Our Class Online!
- SIGN INTO YOUR GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT
- GO TO CODE.ORG AND CLICK "SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE+"
- GO TO CODE.ORG/JOIN AND USE CLASS CODE MTCWHH
Step 4: Work Independently On Your Individual Code.Org Program
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL 15 LEVELS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CREATE A "STAR WARS" R2-D2 GAME! SPEND TIME MAKING YOUR GAME UNIQUE. WHEN IT IS FINISHED, PRESS 'RUN' AND PLAY IT. THEN PRESS 'FINISH', COPY THE LINK TO YOUR GAME AND PASTE THE LINK INTO AN EMAIL TO MR. S FOR CREDIT AT HSCRIBNER@CCS.US!
More FUN Stuff To Do: Do Not Race Ahead! If you complete Hour Of Code, you may sign up for our PlayLab or Frozen Course.
Each participant will be able to…
Participants will learn computer science skills such as critical thinking, logic, persistence and creativity in problem-solving by completing levels on Code.Org.
The course design and the instructor methods to accomplish this objective are…
Computer science and computational thinking skills will be addressed through hands-on "unplugged" and online activities, including computer programming and coding. Skills of a computer scientist through the computational thinking practices of creativity, collaboration, communication, persistence and problem solving will be emphasized. Computer science themes of algorithms, data, abstraction, computing practice and programming, computers and communication devices, and community, global and ethical impacts.
Participants will demonstrate they know and understand this objective by…
Participants will take part in "Unplugged" activities, reviewing vocabulary, and completing assessment levels online. Participants will receive feedback on their performance, as well as resources for improvement. Students will use Peer Mentoring whenever possible to help each other prior to asking for direct assistance from the teacher.
ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Students will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online. Students will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming. Students will also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to code and how it can provide equity in our society.
STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING!
Students will start by completing a Google Classroom Question:
Why Should Students Learn To Read And Write Computer Code?
Students will watch a short video and participate in a discussion about future careers and equity. Students will then play a game to introduce basic vocabulary and terms. Students will sign up for accounts on Code. Org and begin working through the program online.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!
Standards Covered In This Class
PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011
CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011
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