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Unit 2

Introduction

to

Computer Science

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Introduction to Computer Science

(This is part of the Young Coder program)

Teachers

Allison Bruning 

Subjects

Computer Science

Ages

8 - 18 years old

   

Sessions

 

Sessions 1: Basic Syntax

LESSON OBJECTIVES: 

Students will use correct syntax when writing code.
Students will use proper sequencing when writing code.
Students will use arguments to input information into a method.
Students will use strings to input text data.
Students will use comments to document code.

 

Sessions 2: Loops

LESSON OBJECTIVES: 

Students will write a program that includes an infinite loop.
Students will decompose a problem into smaller pieces and identify which pieces should be repeated.
Students will understand and use key terms: evaluate, expression, loop, while loop, while True loop.

Sessions 3: Variables

LESSON OBJECTIVES: 

Students will create and clearly name a variable to store data.
Students will use a variable as an argument in a method.
Students will understand and use key terms: variable, value, data.

Sessions 4: Variables

LESSON OBJECTIVES: 

Students will use an iterative process to develop a program that solves a problem.
Students will develop a program with sequences, simple loops, and variables.
Students will test and debug a program.

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