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Middle School Middle School Computer Science Discoveries II

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Suggested Prerequisites

M/J Computer Science Discoveries 1

Description

Learn how computer science is used as a vehicle for problem-solving, communication, and personal expression. You'll focus on the visible aspects of computing and computer science and see where computer science exists around you and how you can engage with it as a tool for exploration and expression. Centering on the immediately observable and personally applicable elements of computer science, you will look outward and explore the impact of computer science on society. You will learn how a thorough student-centered design process produces a better application, how data is used to address problems that affect large numbers of people, and how physical computing with circuit boards allows computers to collect, input, and return output in various ways.

Module One: To Err is Human 

-History of computers 

-Human-computer interaction 

-Hardware and software

-Connecting to a network 

-Troubleshooting computers

-Ethics in technology 

-Social networking tips 

-Plagiarism 

-File types and management 


Module Two: Hello, World! 

-Simple algorithms 

-Programming language differences 

-Basic JavaScript syntax 

-Coding in a JavaScript editor 

-Types of data 

-Declaring variables 

-Complex algorithms 

-Writing functions 

-Condition statements and looping

-Debugging  

 

Module Three: Meet the Sims 

​-Logic and problem-solving  

-Process of problem-solving  

-Predicting outcomes  

-Adaptive and assistive technology   

-User interface tools  

-Robots and analog sensors  

-Humans and computers working together  

-Artificial intelligence  

-Simulation modeling 


Module Four: Rumor Has It 

-​Teamwork and collaboration

-Active listening 

-Critical thinking 

-Technical vs. non-technical writing 

-Citing sources and formatting 

-Presenting information 

-Using infographics 

-Public speaking strategies 

-Digital artifacts 

This is a one segment course.