AP Computer Science Principles in JavaScript
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 125
- Timeframe Year
AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and programming in JavaScript. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, students are challenged to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.
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Introducción a la programación
Karel is a dog that only knows how to move, turn left, and place tennis balls in his world. You can give Karel these commands to instruct him to do certain things. We use Karel to show you what it means to program, and allow you to focus on problem-solving. |
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Práctica PT: ¡Pintura de programación por parejas!
In this project, students apply their knowledge of Karel to express their artistic side and create an image using Ultra Karel commands. |
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Programación con JavaScript
Students learn the basics of JavaScript, including variables, user input, control structures, functions with parameters and return values, and basic graphics, how to send messages to objects. |
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Estructuras de control de JavaScript
Students learn how to use booleans and logical operators with control structures to make more advanced programs in JavaScript. |
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Funciones y parámetros
Students learn how to write reusable code with functions and parameters. |
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Práctica PT: Contar una historia
Students apply what they've learned from the previous module to write reusable code with functions and parameters. |
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Estructuras de datos básicas
Students learn about lists and arrays which are essential basic data structures that any program will use. |
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Información digital
Students learn about the various ways to represent information digitally including number systems, encoding data, programmatically creating pixel images, comparing data encodings, compressing and encrypting data. |
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Práctica PT: Esteganografía
Students apply knowledge about digital representation of data in a real-world application of using steganography to encrypt information. |
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Práctica PT: ¡Crea un filtro de imagen!
Students apply data structure and digital information concepts together to create their own image filters. |
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Internet
Students explore the structure and design of the internet, and how this design affects the reliability of network communication, the security of data, and personal privacy. |
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Proyecto: Los efectos de Internet
Students apply their knowledge of the internet as they look at the impacts that it has on our world. |
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Datos
Students explore using computational tools to store massive amounts of data, manipulate and visualize data, find patterns in data, and pull conclusions from data. |
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Proyecto: Presentar una visión basada en datos
Students apply data concepts into a project where they can explore their own data application. |
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Proyecto: El impacto de la informática
While the performance task is no longer a graded part of the AP test, the skills needed for the performance task are still a part of the curriculum. This module will give students a chance to apply these concepts in a project format. |
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Crear tarea de rendimiento
Students review course content and practice the skills necessary to complete each AP CSP Performance Task. |
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Repaso del examen AP
Students review of the topics covered in the course and practice solving AP Exam style multiple choice questions. |
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Desarrollo creativo
Students learn the theory and practice of user interface design. Students learn about what makes an engaging and accessible user interface and will employ an iterative design process including rapid prototyping and user testing to design and develop their own engaging web pages. |
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Final
Final exam for the course. |
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
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AP Computer Science Principles in JavaScript is aligned with the following standards
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
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| AP Computer Science Principles 2020 | View (100%) |
| NC Intro to Computer Science | View (96.3%) |
| CSTA 3A | View (93.3%) |
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