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Middle School Middle School Computer Science Discoveries I

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Suggested Prerequisites

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Description

Take a journey into one of the fastest-growing and most exciting fields of the century. You'll explore how computer science exists all around us, even when we’re not aware. You will have the opportunity to fine-tune your computer knowledge and coding skills, learn binary, and to create innovative projects. No previous coding experience is needed to succeed in this course.

Module One: Start It Up

-Problem-solving with computer science

-Hardware and software basics

-Types of computer languages

-Input vs. output

-How computers process information


Module Two: Step by Step

-Cybersecurity practices

-Internet tracking and cookies

-Online safety

-Copyright and infringement

-Preventing cyberbullying

-Ethics and hacking


Module Three: Algorithms & Clues

-Input function

-Comparison operators

-Augmented and virtual reality

-Problem solving with simulations

-Coding a list in Scratch

-Sequences, selections, and loops

-If, then, and else


Module Four: Man vs. Machine

-Artificial intelligence

-Human vs. artificial intelligence

-Components of a computer

-Human interaction with technology

-Machine learning

-Technology impacts on education/workplace

This is a one segment course.

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