20158 Computer Science Essentials 2
Open to: Grades 9-10-11-12
Length: 1 semester
Credits: 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: Computer Science Essentials 1 or teacher recommendation
Content: With an emphasis on computational thinking and collaboration, this semester-long course provides a bridge from
block-based coding into text coding. In Computer Science Essentials 2, students will use visual, block-based programming to solve real world applications. They will then blend those skills into text-based programs and utilize web applications and interactive
games that introduce artificial intelligence.
Course Activities: Self-driving vehicles, computer science career explorations, interactive technologies, and artificial intelligence.