Section 8.2

Learning Goals

• Students will define terms associated with Big Data.  All terms can be found here.

Objectives and General Description

Vocabulary and terminology are important to any unit of instruction.  The objective is to develop an understanding of the key components of this unit and to apply these concepts to the ARC Challenge and to classroom demonstrations throughout Unit 8.

Students will be given the vocabulary for Unit 8.   This vocabulary set covers Big Data terms.  Students should write the definitions in their own words.  

Activities

Activity 8.2.1   (Budget --- given as an outside assignment)

1. Vocabulary set for students

2. Vocabulary key for teachers

3. Students can find the definitions for these words in textbooks or online.  Good online resources are:

   • TechTerms

   • Webopedia

   • Techopedia

   • ComputerHope.com

   • Online textbooks

     • CS Principles:  Big Ideas in Programming

     • Khan Academy

     • CS Field Guide

4. Once students have defined the terms, it is important to review the terminology throughout the instructional lessons when the concepts are being demonstrated.  A good strategy is to have the daily vocab terms written on the board.  This helps ensure that the demonstrations cover the important concepts and makes sure that all vocab terms are eventually covered in class.

5. Once the class has participated in a lesson, have the students go back to their handwritten vocabulary list.  Do they need to add any details or examples to the definition?  

6. Vocabulary review ideas

   • Quizlet

   • Kahoot

   • Write a definition in your own words as a ticket out the door

   • Have students write assessment questions for vocab terms (multiple choice,  fill in the blank, matching, etc.)

   • Other online resources

Resources

• 8.2.1: Unit 8 Vocabulary List (student worksheet)

• 8.2.1: Unit 8 Vocabulary List KEY (teacher resource)