GuIding Principles

Essential Questions

Why is computer programming important?

What languages and tools are used by computer programmers?

What are some of the fundamental concepts used in all programming languages?

How do we abstract data (variables)?
How do we abstract processes (functions)?
How do we abstract objects (packaging data and functions/Object Oriented Programming)?
How do we create code that's designed to repeat (loops)?
Hod do we create logic structures in our code (if else)?
How do we create "persistant" data (file I/O)?

Enduring Understanding

Understanding computer programming gives students a significantly better understanding of technology and how it's applied in the real world.
Computer Programming can be creative, fun, and fulfilling.
Computer Programming's focus on step-by-step processes for solving a problem can be applied to many areas and subjects.

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