Computer Science

Unit Outline

Focus:
- Foundational concepts of computer science, including sequencing, loops, behaviors, properties, and basic debugging.
- Develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Student Objectives:
- Understand and use block-based coding to complete basic challenges.
- Demonstrate sequencing, loops, and simple conditionals in coding tasks.
- Debug errors in code with guidance.
- Collaborate with peers to solve problems and share ideas.
Tools:
- Code.org's Express Course
Project(s):
- Interactive Story or Game
- Students will design a simple game that includes animations, basic character interactions, and user input.

Computer Science
- Using the power of computers to solve problems.
Programming
- The process of creating a program that will run on a computer to achieve a task.
Properties
- A Sprite trait that can be changed such as size, tint, or speed.
Event
- An action that causes something to happen.
Sequence
- The order of steps followed to complete a task.
Algorithm
- A list of steps to finish a task.
Bug
- An error in a program that prevents the program from running as expected.
Loop
- A loop with a predetermined beginning, end, and increment (step interval).
Sprite
- A 2D object that can be programmed to interact with other sprites or be operated by the user.

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