Computer Science Discoveries

Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory computer science course for 6 - 8th grade students.

This year, all students will be learning about Web Development.

"In Web Development, students are empowered to create and share content on their own web pages. They begin by thinking about the role of the web and how it can be used as a medium for creative expression. As students develop their pages and begin to see themselves as programmers, they are encouraged to think critically about the impact of sharing information online and how to be more critical consumers of content. They are also introduced to problem solving as it relates to programming while they learn valuable skills such as debugging, using resources, and teamwork. At the conclusion of the unit, students will have created a personal website they can publish and share." Code.org

Hour of Code activities from Code.org are a great way to extend student learning. The two most popular offerings are Dance Party and Minecraft.

Another great way to learn more about Computer Programming is to use the Khan Academy self-paced courses.