These lessons and ideas are just “building blocks” that you should
adapt and make your own for your particular classes.

Overview

VOCABULARY – Vocab Shmocab, p. 250

NOTE SOME WORDS ARE REPEATED AND IN MULTIPLE COURSES

Computer Science VocabularyY

1. Computer Science
2. Algorithm – P.14, 42, 86, 97, 179, 208
3. Program / Code / Command – p.23, 86
4. Loop – p.59, 107, 110
5. Iteration – p.111
6. Event / Event-handler – events “trigger” actions – p.69, 151
7. Conditionals – p.134
8. Binary – p.145 – BITS – Math Extension
9. Data
10. Function – p.182, 188, 199, 203
11. Variable – p.182, 188

Problem Solving Techniques

1. Persistence – p.50
2. Debugging – p.120
3. Decompose – p.170
4. Abstraction – p.170
5. Pattern Matching – p.170
6. Computational Thinking – p.173 + CT in K5 Using Robots
7. Crowdsourcing – p.239
8. Entrepreneur– Unplugged Games, p.133

Internet – Safety

1. Digital Footprint – p.162
2. Username – p.78
3. Digital Citizen– p.244
4. IP Address, DNS, URL, Servers, Fiber Optic Cable, Wi-fi, DSL/Cable, Packets -p.232

Programming Environment

• Blockly / Visual Programming Language
• Toolbox
• Workspace

STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CS

Pair Programming

• Teamwork – Driver + Navigator
• Communication – Rules
• Attention Details and the goal – Navigator Big Picture + Driver Details