Students will explore the idea of Big Data and will discuss how it’s gathered, who wants it and what can be done with it. To go along with the data concepts, students will look at the importance of sorting and searching through a lot of information. Videos about efficiency of search/sort algorithms are used to visualize how they work. A student algorithm video project finishes off this lesson.
Students will learn the concept of using an Array to store data in Processing. They will learn terms that go along with that like: array, element, index, length, etc. The project for this section will be a Word Bubbler array project that creates word bubbles with random words and colors that fill the screen. An eraser function will also be created.
Optional - 2D Arrays
Use the More Arrays lesson above and modify the Puzzle project to use two-dimensional arrays. An alternative Minesweeper project is also available depending on how advanced the class is.
Optional - 2D Arrays
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