Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 1 Lesson 1: Programming for Entertainment

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

The class is asked to consider the "problems" of boredom and self-expression and to reflect on how they approach those problems in their own lives. From there, they will explore how Computer Science in general, and programming specifically, plays a role in either a specific form of entertainment or as a vehicle for self-expression.

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    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

    DLCS18.6.5

    Identify algorithms that make use of sequencing, selection or iteration.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.6.5

    Vocabulary

    algorithm sequence selection iteration

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • differences between the three basic programming structures.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • explain the differences in sequencing, selection, and iteration.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • differences exist in sequencing, selection, and iteration.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

    DLCS18.6.R6

    Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.6.R6

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • feedback is important in a design process.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • create a multimedia artifact.
    • critique the work of others.
    • revise their work based on feedback received.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • much like the writing process, design of a multimedia artifact nets the best results when creators have the opportunity to be given feedback and revise as needed.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

    DLCS18.7.R6

    Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.7.R6

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • feedback is important in a design process.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • create a multimedia artifact.
    • critique the work of others.
    • revise their work based on feedback received.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • much like the writing process, design of a multimedia artifact nets the best results when creators have the opportunity to be given feedback and revise as needed.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.R6

    Produce, review, and revise authentic artifacts that include multimedia using appropriate digital tools.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.R6

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • feedback is important in a design process.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • create a multimedia artifact.
    • critique the work of others.
    • revise their work based on feedback received.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • much like the writing process, design of a multimedia artifact nets the best results when creators have the opportunity to be given feedback and revise as needed.
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    Code.org
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