Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript (Golden)
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 125
- Timeframe Year
This course teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem solving skills. By the end of this course, students will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in computer science and be able to program in JavaScript.
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Programming with Karel
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world. |
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Karel Challenges
Students apply all the foundational concepts from Intro to Karel to solve new challenges. |
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JavaScript and Graphics
Students learn the basics of JavaScript including variables, user input, mathematics, and basic graphics. |
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Graphics Challenges
Students learn how to pair program while tackling more challenging tasks with JavaScript graphics. |
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JavaScript Control Structures
Students learn how to use control structures such as if/else statements and loops to make advanced programs in JavaScript. |
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Control Structures Challenges
Students apply the foundational concepts from the Control Structures unit to solve new challenges. |
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Functions and Parameters
Students learn to write reusable code with functions and parameters. |
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Functions Challenges
Students use what they have learned in the Functions module to solve new challenges. |
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Animation and Games
Students learn how to make objects move around the screen and let users interact using the mouse! |
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Animation Challenges
Students apply all the foundational concepts from the Animations unit to solve new challenges. |
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Project: Breakout
Students learn how to make their own Breakout game from scratch using JavaScript. |
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Final Project
Students apply the skills they've learned throughout the course to create an original program! |
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Final Exam
This course ends with a 25 question multiple choice exam. |
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View Units CodeHS PD OptionsIntroduction to Computer Science in JavaScript (Golden) is aligned with the following standards
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| Arizona 9-12 | View (48.1%) |
| California 6-8 | View (58.3%) |
| California 9-12 | View (43.3%) |
| CSTA 3A | View (43.3%) |
| Indiana Computer Science 1 | View (75.5%) |
| Indiana Computer Science 2 | View (45.9%) |
| Maryland 9-10 | View (44.1%) |
| North Carolina Computer Programming I | View (52%) |
| South Dakota Computer Programming 1 | View (62.5%) |
| South Dakota Computer Programming 2 | View (61.9%) |
| Texas Computer Science 1 | View (74.6%) |
| Virginia Computer Science Programming | View (61.9%) |
| Connecticut 3A | View (43.3%) |
| Hawaii 3A | View (43.3%) |
| Iowa 3A | View (43.3%) |
| New Hampshire 3A | View (43.3%) |
| Pennsylvania 3A | View (43.3%) |
| Washington 3A | View (43.3%) |
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