Summary of Unit:
This unit introduces students to the basics of computer programming logic utilizing JavaScript. The unit is fully housed within Code.Org Computer Discoveries Unit 3. The goals include:
creating an interactive animation or game that includes basic programming concepts such as control structures, variables, user input, and randomness.
learning to work together to solve problems while programming.
understanding and applying an organized structure to debug programs.
viewing themselves as a computer programmer, and seeing programming as a fun and creative form of expression.
Unit 2A Interactive Animations & Games
This link provides the sequence of lessons intended for use in Unit 2A, Interactive Animations and Games. The timeline is an approximation of time per lesson. Use this sequence as the framework for Unit 2A: Interactive Animations and Games. The links to specifics for each lesson can be found at the above link.