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Computer Science Discoveries Unit 5 Chapter 2 Lesson 14: Automating Data Decisions (18-19)

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 8

Overview

In this lesson, students look at a simple example of how a computer could be used to complete the decision making step of the data problem-solving process. Students are given the task of creating an algorithm that could suggest a vacation spot. Students then create rules, or an algorithm, that a computer could use to make this decision automatically. Students share their rules and what choices their rules would make with the class data. Then, they use their rules on data from their classmates to test whether their rules would make the same decision that a person would. The lesson concludes with a discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of using computers to automate the data problem-solving process.

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

    DLCS18.6.7

    Describe how automation works to increase efficiency.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.6.7

    Vocabulary

    • automation

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how automation works to increase efficiency.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • describe how automation increases efficiency.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • automation works to increase efficiency.
    Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

    DLCS18.8.6

    Describe how algorithmic processes and automation increase efficiency.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:DLCS18.8.6

    Vocabulary

    • algorithmic process
    • automation

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how algorithmic processes and automation have increased efficiency.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • explain how algorithmic processes and automation increase efficiency.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • automation is a useful tool for increasing efficiency.
    • while many things can and have been automated, not everything can be automated using algorithmic processes.
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