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Computer Science Explorations 1

The Computer Science Explorations 1 course is an introductory course for early middle school students. Students learn the basics of programming with Karel and Tracy the Turtle, computing, and digital citizenship.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
50

Course Overview

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MODULES - 8

  • Karel Adventures 1

    Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures. Recommended for early middle school.

  • Karel Adventures 2

    Students continue to follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures as they learn more advanced concepts in JavaScript. Recommended for early middle school.

  • Karel Adventures 2

    Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures.

  • Exploring Computing

    Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.

  • Tracy the Turtle Adventures

    Students will learn how to use basic commands, variables, and functions in their programs using the Python programming language. Recommended for early middle school.

  • Exploring Digital Citizenship

    Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.

  • Exploring Data and Spreadsheets

    Students synthesize all they've learned in this course to complete a project where they use a device to collect and analyze data to find an answer to a question they have.

  • Exploring Computing (New)

    Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.


50
Lessons
63
Videos
163
Exercises
3
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