CS Unit 1
The Problem Solving Method
Unit Description: Unit 1 is a highly interactive and collaborative introduction to the field of computer science, as framed within the broader pursuit of solving problems. You’ll practice using a problem solving process to address a series of puzzles, challenges, and real world scenarios. Next, you’ll learn how computers input, output, store, and process information to help humans solve problems. The unit concludes with a project in which you design an application that helps solve a problem of your choosing.
Study Resources: Study Stack Lessons 1-3 review game
Copy of Teacher Notes:
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS:
Extra Copy of Paper Tower activity
Teacher Copy of Activity Guide- Problem Solving Process with answers
Teacher Copy of Word search and Birthday Guests with answers
Teacher Copy of Study Guide with answers
Teacher Copy of Word search with answers
INPUT, OUTPUT, PROCESSING AND STORAGE:
Teacher Copy of What 4 things do all computers do?
Teacher Copy of L5 Input and Output
Teacher Copy of L6 Processing
Teacher Copy of L7 Storage