Tennessee Introduction to Computer Science
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 120
- Timeframe Year
This course is fully aligned to the Tennessee High School Computer Science course. Using JavaScript, students will learn the basics of Computer Programming as well as fundamental computer science concepts including Cybersecurity and the impacts technology has on our world.
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MODULES - 8
Students learn topics on Internet etiquette, how to stay safe on the web, the potential effects of digital footprints, and the impact of technology on our world.
Students learn the basics of Cybersecurity, including the CIA Triad model and how to keep their data safe online.
Students explore high-level data models as they take a deeper dive into visualizing and interpreting data patterns.
Karel helps teach foundational skills in programming by simplifying JavaScript to four simple commands. Using these commands, students solve increasingly difficult problems and explore how complex programming languages can be developed from simple commands.
Students learn the basics of JavaScript, including variables, user input, mathematics, and basic graphics.
Students learn how to use control structures such as if/else statements and loops to make more advanced programs in JavaScript.
Students learn to write reusable code with functions and parameters.
Students learn the theory and practice of user interface design. With rapid prototyping and user testing, they design and develop their own engaging web pages.
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
Here are a few examples of teacher resources and materials to use in the Tennessee Introduction to Computer Science course
| Standards Framework | Alignment |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Guidance | 100% View |
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It covers 100% of the Tennessee High School Computer Science standards. The CodeHS standards page lists each standard next to the lesson that covers it, which is what districts usually need for course documentation.
JavaScript. Students start with Karel, which reduces JavaScript to a handful of commands, then move into graphics, control structures, functions, events and lists.
No. The course teaches the basics of computer programming from the start, beginning with Karel before any JavaScript syntax.
Units on our digital world, cybersecurity, data, and social media and internet safety, plus a final project. The course frames the impacts technology has on the world alongside the coding work.
Yes. The course includes a Social Media and Internet Safety module and covers 100% of the Tennessee Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Guidance. All Tennessee courses include a supplemental unit to strengthen alignment with the new guidance.
It is the 9th grade course in the Tennessee High School Computer Science pathway. CodeHS also lists it under the broader Tennessee state pathway for grades 9 through 12.
About 120 contact hours, built to run across a full school year.
