DLCS18.8.1

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.1
Design a function using a programming language that demonstrates abstraction.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

that a function can be called into a programming while abstracting out the details contained within the function.

Skills

Students are able to:

create a function that can be called into a programming while leaving out the details contained within the function.

Understanding

Students understand that:

abstraction is a way of hiding the details of a complex function and being able to quickly make use of the complexity that has been hidden abstraction by calling in the function.

Vocabulary

function
abstraction

COS Examples

Example: Create a program that utilizes functions in an effort remove repetitive sequences of steps.

Aligned Learning Resources

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Drawing in Game Lab (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 1 Lesson 6: Sprites (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 15: Velocity (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 19: Functions (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 3 Chapter 2 Lesson 20: The Game Design Process (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 6 Chapter 1 Lesson 9: Make a Game (18-19)

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 6 Chapter 2 Lesson 16: Prototype an Innovation (18-19)

Game Design

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