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New York Computer Science 7-8

New York Computer Science 7-8 is fully aligned to the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards for students in grades 7 through 8. Students will learn concepts in the framework including: Impacts of Computing, Computational Thinking, Networks & System Design, Cybersecurity, and Digital Literacy.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
60
Timeframe
Semester

Course Overview

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Exploring Digital Citizenship
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.
Exploring Code with Karel
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world.
Exploring Computing
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.
Exploring the Internet
Students learn network protocols and different strategies used to protect online information.
Exploring Art with Code
Students explore the intersection of art and technology by creating sketches using p5.js.

46
Lessons
35
Videos
113
Exercises
5
Challenges
74
Offline Handouts

Demo Programs

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Standards

New York Computer Science 7-8 is aligned with the following standards

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