Classroom Resource

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 4 Chapter 1 Lesson 4: User Interfaces (18-19)

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 8

Overview

See how a paper prototype can be used to test and get feedback on software before writing any code. To help out a developer with their idea, the class tests and provides an app prototype made of paper.

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

DLCS18.6.26

Explain why professionals may use models as logical representations of physical, mathematical, or logical systems or processes.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.6.26

Knowledge

Students know:
  • it can difficult, expensive, or impossible to create a system or process true
  • to
  • scale, therefore professionals often use models or simulations to test theories, plans, or designs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify reasons a system or process cannot be easily replicated.
  • identify situations in which it is best to use a model or simulation.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • models and/or simulations are used to save time and money during testing phases of projects.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.27

Explain how simulations serve to implement models.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.6.27

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that simulations and models are both representations of a system or process.
  • simulations are often digital representations whereas models are often physical representations.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • explain that simulations may be used to save time and/or money in representing a process or system.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • typically, simulations are digital representations of a process, while models are physical representations of a process.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.15

Critique computational artifacts, including options for accessibility for all users, with respect to the needs of a global culture.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.15

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that one's access to resources can alter the outcome of an artifact.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use empathy and/or someone else's perspective when critiquing works.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • all people have unique perspectives that should be considered.
Link to Resource
https://studio.code.org/s/csd4-2018/stage/4/puzzle/1

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Approved Date

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