Texas Computer Science 1 2023
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 145
- 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. Students learn material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in computer science and can program in JavaScript upon completion. This is a PILOT course. It is a new release and teachers will be able to provide feedback for the 2022-2023 year.
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What is Computing?
Students learn about the history of computing, and about the various parts that make up modern computers. Students also consider the impact computing has had on today's world, and the impacts computing could potentially have in the future. |
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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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Digital Citizenship and Cyber Hygiene
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web. They also look at the potential effects of their digital footprints, how to protect information from online risks, and the implications of cyberbullying. Finally, students learn how to find and cite quality resources online. |
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JavaScript Basics
Students learn the basics of JavaScript including variables, user input, mathematics, and functions. |
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The Canvas and Graphics
Students learn how to add graphics objects and position them on the canvas. |
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Graphics Challenges
Students apply what they have learned about graphics and basic JavaScript to complete a set of challenges. |
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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 module to solve new challenges. |
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Functions
Students learn to write reusable code with functions, parameters, and return values, and explore the impact of variable scopes. |
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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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Project: Breakout
Students learn how to make their own Breakout game from scratch using JavaScript. |
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Data Structures
Students learn about lists/arrays, maps/objects, sets, and grids. These are the essential basic data structures that any program will use. |
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Final Project
Students learn about what makes an engaging and accessible user interface, and will employ an iterative design process including rapid prototyping and user testing to design and develop their own engaging projects. |
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Computer Science Careers
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Final Exam
This course ends with a 25 question multiple choice exam. |
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Midterm
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Intro to CS: JavaScript Pretest
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Embedded Correlations
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Proposed Changes
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Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
Dive into the basics of programming and learn how to lead a successful introductory computer science class. This course covers everything from learning effective debugging methods to teaching computer science in a blended classroom. Perfect for teachers with limited or no programming experience.
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