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Louisiana 6-8 Computer Science

The Louisiana Grades 6-8 Computer Science course introduces students to a broad range of computer science topics, including Karel programming, turtle graphics with Tracy the Turtle, web design, game design, digital citizenship, and data analysis. Students build creativity and problem-solving skills while creating programs, websites, and data-driven projects.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
120
Timeframe
Year

Course Overview

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Karel Adventures 1
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures. Recommended for early middle school.
Karel Adventures 2
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures.
Tracy the Turtle Adventures
Students will learn how to use basic commands, variables, and functions in their programs using the Python programming language. Recommended for early middle school.
Exploring Computing
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.
Exploring Code with Karel
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world.
Exploring the Internet
Students are introduced to network protocols and different strategies used to protect online information.
Exploring Digital Citizenship
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.
Exploring Art with Code
Students explore the intersection of art and technology by creating art programs using p5.js.
Exploring Game Design
Students learn the basics of video game design elements, game mechanics, and sprite and world design.
Exploring Web Design 1
Students explore HTML and CSS styling as they work to create their homepage.
Exploring Data and Spreadsheets
Students explore data and basic sheet functions to complete a project where they use a device to collect and analyze data to find an answer to a question they have.
Exploring Web Design 2
Students explore the basics of web aesthetics and design principles. This module culminates in a project that will guide them through the web planning process and create a multi-page website.

97
Lessons
109
Videos
283
Exercises
11
Challenges
115
Offline Handouts

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