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Learning Target/Outcome: What I'll Learn
Learning Target/Outcome: What I'll Learn
I can learn how to use a computer programming application to communicate with a computer or bot to perform certain tasks.
I can learn how to use a computer programming application to communicate with a computer or bot to perform certain tasks.
Skills to Master: Challenge
Skills to Master: Challenge
Use appropriate block codes
Use appropriate block codes
Use descriptive variable and function names
Use descriptive variable and function names
Write program script so it executes in the order in which it is listed in the program
Write program script so it executes in the order in which it is listed in the program
Use loops
Use loops
Important Vocabulary
Important Vocabulary
Computer programming is the process of writing instructions, called programs, that tell computers how to perform tasks. Programmers use programming languages to design and implement algorithms, which are step-by-step instructions for procedures.
Computer programming is the process of writing instructions, called programs, that tell computers how to perform tasks. Programmers use programming languages to design and implement algorithms, which are step-by-step instructions for procedures.
Coding the process or activity of writing computer programs.
Coding the process or activity of writing computer programs.
Algorithm
Algorithm
A set of instructions that computers follow to solve a problem. For example, a search engine uses an algorithm to process search terms and create a page of results.
A set of instructions that computers follow to solve a problem. For example, a search engine uses an algorithm to process search terms and create a page of results.
Bug
Bug
A flaw or glitch in a system that causes an unexpected result or behavior. For example, if a button doesn't open a new window, that's a bug.
A flaw or glitch in a system that causes an unexpected result or behavior. For example, if a button doesn't open a new window, that's a bug.
Binary
Binary
A system of two possible states, zero and one. Computers use binary to store data and perform calculations.
A system of two possible states, zero and one. Computers use binary to store data and perform calculations.
Command
Command
An action that asks a computer to perform. For example, clicking to open a file is a command.
An action that asks a computer to perform. For example, clicking to open a file is a command.
Variable
Variable
A "container" that holds information
A "container" that holds information
Careers and Real World Connection
Careers and Real World Connection
Software application developer
Software application developer
- Required education: Bachelor's degree
Software and mobile app developers are responsible for creating and enhancing applications for cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
Software and mobile app developers are responsible for creating and enhancing applications for cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices.
Web developer
Web developer
- Required education: Associate's degree
How a website looks and functions is the direct result of a web developer's work. All programming careers take patience, but this one provides more instant gratification than most.
How a website looks and functions is the direct result of a web developer's work. All programming careers take patience, but this one provides more instant gratification than most.
Web developers listen well to their clients' needs and problem-solve to give them the best website possible for their business using the most appropriate programming language and information technology infrastructure. They may introduce new software as part of their web development.
Web developers listen well to their clients' needs and problem-solve to give them the best website possible for their business using the most appropriate programming language and information technology infrastructure. They may introduce new software as part of their web development.
- Education requirements: Bachelor's degree
- Computer programmers write programs and rewrite programs until they are free of errors.
They use a workflow chart and coding formulas until the desired information is produced. Attention to detail and patience will set you apart in this coding career.
They use a workflow chart and coding formulas until the desired information is produced. Attention to detail and patience will set you apart in this coding career.
Math I will need to know
Math I will need to know
The primary math associated with coding and programming is binary mathematics, which is the foundation of how computers store and process data using only two digits, 0 and 1; other important mathematical concepts include Boolean algebra, linear algebra (especially for graphics and machine learning), basic arithmetic, set theory, graph theory, and statistics depending on the programming field and complexity of the application.
The primary math associated with coding and programming is binary mathematics, which is the foundation of how computers store and process data using only two digits, 0 and 1; other important mathematical concepts include Boolean algebra, linear algebra (especially for graphics and machine learning), basic arithmetic, set theory, graph theory, and statistics depending on the programming field and complexity of the application.
Binary system:
Binary system:
- The core of computer operation, where all data is represented using 0s and 1s.
Boolean algebra:
Boolean algebra:
- Used to represent logical operations like "AND", "OR", and "NOT" which are fundamental in programming logic.
Linear algebra:
Linear algebra:
- Crucial for advanced applications like computer graphics, machine learning, and image processing.
Calculus:
Calculus:
- Can be used in areas like game development, scientific computing, and complex simulations where analyzing rates of change is necessary.
Statistics:
Statistics:
- Important for data analysis, particularly in machine learning and data science applications.
What you will need to know
What you will need to know
How to code
How to code
Know the different coding languages
Know the different coding languages
Use the resources that best fit your needs to learn coding.
Use the resources that best fit your needs to learn coding.
Share what you have learned in your STEM Journal
Share what you have learned in your STEM Journal
Start here: Watch this video about Coding:
Start here: Watch this video about Coding:
Code for STEM Club : Class code: t34cdr
Code for STEM Club : Class code: t34cdr
Code for 6th: Class code: 6ktdsd
Code for 6th: Class code: 6ktdsd
Code for 5th: Class code: d3zshy
Code for 5th: Class code: d3zshy
Book to help you with coding using Python. By Bryson Payne2 More books to help with Scratch:
Book to help you with coding using Python. By Bryson Payne2 More books to help with Scratch:
Python
Python
See Dr. Rahman to log in or use the links below: (Do not use any personal info)
STEM Class -Use this link to join-LINK
SCRATCH
SCRATCH
SCRATCH:
Tutorial for first timers -Start the video
Some cool project starters- Choices on site
Cheat sheet Scratch -LINK Scratch Ideas
Blockly - a graphical programming language where users can drag blocks together to build an application-developed by Google
Blockly - a graphical programming language where users can drag blocks together to build an application-developed by Google
Stencyl- A visual programming system based on programming by demonstration
Stencyl- A visual programming system based on programming by demonstration
Computer Science and Math
Computer Science and Math
Hour of Code Tutorials
Hour of Code Tutorials
Hour of Code -Beyond an Hour
Hour of Code -Beyond an Hour
CodeCombat
CodeCombat
Class Code: NorthZooSilly
Class Code: NorthZooSilly
Here's some free content you can explore in CodeCombat:
Here's some free content you can explore in CodeCombat:
- The CodeCombat AI League (educational Esports) is unlimited and you can even host your own tournaments.
- CodeCombat Worlds via Roblox is free and we also are running a huge beta right now! (Sign up here: beta form)
- We have lots of free material on Code.org's Hour of Code here: https://codecombat.com/teachers/hour-of-code
Codecademy
Codecademy
Tynker for coding
Tynker for coding
Students visit tynker.com/classcode
Students visit tynker.com/classcode
Click on Link below or Use Clever and code: 50065609
Click on Link below or Use Clever and code: 50065609
12 Suggestions for Teaching Coding by Tech&Learning
12 Suggestions for Teaching Coding by Tech&Learning
AgentSheets-learn about computer science by making video games
AgentSheets-learn about computer science by making video games
Alice-teaches event driven object oriented programming -create interactive stories using a modern IDE interface with a drag and drop style of programming.
Alice-teaches event driven object oriented programming -create interactive stories using a modern IDE interface with a drag and drop style of programming.
Baltie- exercise your logical thinking by executing miscellaneous commands on the main character, a little wizard
Baltie- exercise your logical thinking by executing miscellaneous commands on the main character, a little wizard
CiMPLE- visual programming language for programming robotic kits
CiMPLE- visual programming language for programming robotic kits
Code Monster from Crunchzilla
Code Monster from Crunchzilla
E-Slate - create highly dynamic software with rich functionality by non programmers
E-Slate - create highly dynamic software with rich functionality by non programmers
Laby-small application to learn how to code in various programming languages with ants and spiders (OCaml, Python, Lua, Ruby, C, Java, Prolog and Perl)
Laby-small application to learn how to code in various programming languages with ants and spiders (OCaml, Python, Lua, Ruby, C, Java, Prolog and Perl)
LINUX:
LINUX:
REDDIT
REDDIT
Looking Glass- learn computer programming independently through 3D storytelling -similar to storytelling Alice
Looking Glass- learn computer programming independently through 3D storytelling -similar to storytelling Alice
Kodable- Introduces fundamentals of programming to kids 5 and up.
Kodable- Introduces fundamentals of programming to kids 5 and up.
Kodu - A language that is simple and entirely icon-based
Kodu - A language that is simple and entirely icon-based
ToonTalk - programming language and environment that looks like a video gamehttp://www.toontalk.com/
ToonTalk - programming language and environment that looks like a video gamehttp://www.toontalk.com/
TurtleAcademy- A logo programming site to teach kids how to program with logohttps://turtleacademy.com/
TurtleAcademy- A logo programming site to teach kids how to program with logohttps://turtleacademy.com/
Girls who Code
Girls who Code
Tynker
Tynker
Daisy the Dinosaur- App
Daisy the Dinosaur- App
Code School
Code School
Made with Code_Google
Made with Code_Google
CS is Fun (resources for older students are included, too)
CS is Fun (resources for older students are included, too)
Code Maven: This interactive tutorial focuses on simple, active coding that yields immediate results for students.
Code Maven: This interactive tutorial focuses on simple, active coding that yields immediate results for students.
Code Avengers-websites, apps etc.
Code Avengers-websites, apps etc.
YoYo Games
YoYo Games
KidsRuby
KidsRuby
9 places you can learn to code for free
9 places you can learn to code for free
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