Classroom Resource

Computer Science Principles Unit 5 Chapter 1 Lesson 6: User Input and Strings

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

In this lesson, students are introduced to the string data type as a way of representing arbitrary sequences of ASCII characters. They will use strings to accept input from a user as they work on mastering two new UI elements, the text input, and the text area. Students combine these skills to develop a simple Mad Libs® app.

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Students will be able to:
- identify strings as a unique data type which contains a sequence of ASCII characters.
- describe the characteristics of the string data type.
- accept string input in a program.
- manipulate user-generated string input to generate dynamic output.

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Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.7

Compare and contrast fundamental data structures and their uses.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.HS.7

Vocabulary

  • data structures
  • arrays
  • stacks
  • queues
  • list
  • strings

Knowledge

Students know:
  • when to include varying types of data structures into a program to achieve a desired result.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • compare and contrast fundamental data structures and their uses.
  • properly use varying types of data structures in a program to achieve a desired result.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • data structures organize data for ease of recall.
  • data structures differ by organization structure and purpose.
Link to Resource
https://curriculum.code.org/csp-18/unit5/6/

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