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Computer Science Discoveries
Middle School · 6 – 8 Courses
Computer Science Discoveries
Overview
Computer Science Discoveries 1 will take students on a journey into one of the fastest-growing and most exciting fields of the century. The course explores how computer science exists all around us, even when we’re not aware. It gives students the opportunity to fine-tune their computer knowledge and coding skills, learn binary, and create innovative projects. No previous coding experience is needed to succeed in this course.
Major Topics and Concepts
Start It Up
5- Welcome to Start It Up
- What’s Its Function?
- Do It for the Cookies
- You Oughta Know
- Start It Up Project
Step by Step
6- Welcome to Step by Step
- Every Step You Take
- 101 Problems
- Under One Condition
- Step by Step Discussion-Based Assessment
- Step by Step Project
Algorithms & Clues
5- Welcome to Algorithms & Clues
- One Way or Another
- Virtual Reality
- Show Me the Code
- Algorithms & Clues Exam
Man vs. Machine
6- Welcome to Man vs. Machine
- Give Me a Bit
- Talk Like a Computer
- Version Control
- Man vs. Machine Discussion-Based Assessment
- Segment Exam
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