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Connecticut Computer Science: 6th Grade

This Connecticut course is an introductory course for 6th grade. Students learn the basics of programming with Karel the dog and Tracy the turtle, computing, and digital citizenship.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
60
Timeframe
Quarter

Course Overview

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MODULES - 6

  • Karel Aventuras 1

    Los alumnos aprenden los fundamentos de JavaScript mientras siguen a Karel el Perro en dos aventuras llenas de diversión. Recomendado para los primeros cursos de secundaria.

  • Karel Aventuras 2

    Los alumnos aprenden los fundamentos de JavaScript mientras siguen a Karel el Perro en dos aventuras llenas de diversión.

  • Explorar la informática

    Los alumnos exploran diferentes tecnologías y el impacto que tienen en nuestro mundo.

  • Aventuras de Tracy

    Los alumnos aprenderán a utilizar comandos básicos, variables y funciones en sus programas utilizando el lenguaje de programación Python. Recomendado para los primeros cursos de secundaria.

  • Explorando la Ciudadanía Digital

    Los alumnos aprenden la etiqueta en Internet y cómo mantenerse seguros en la Red.

  • Explorar datos y hojas de cálculo

    Los alumnos sintetizan todo lo que han aprendido en este curso para completar un proyecto en el que utilizan un dispositivo para recoger y analizar datos con el fin de encontrar una respuesta a una pregunta que se plantean.


50
Lessons
63
Videos
163
Exercises
3
Challenges
64
Offline Handouts

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the course cover?

An introduction to programming with Karel the Dog and Tracy the Turtle, plus computing and digital citizenship.

Do students need any programming experience first?

No. It is described as an introductory course for 6th grade and starts with Karel and Tracy, which each reduce a real language to a handful of commands.

Which grade is it for?

6th grade. CodeHS places it at 6th in the Connecticut Middle School Computer Science pathway.

How long is the course?

About 60 contact hours, built to run as a quarter-long course.

What comes next?

Connecticut Computer Science: 7th Grade, which continues with Karel and adds art, game design, how the internet works, and web pages in HTML and CSS.