Computer Science Class
Dr. Wise: Grades 6th-8th
Middle School Computer Science Standards💻📝
Course Objectives:
1. Demonstrate fundamental technology skills
2. Use age-appropriate online tools and resources (tutorials, assessment, and web browser)
3. Use appropriate word processing, spreadsheets, and multimedia applications
4. Use menu, toolbar, and editing functions (font/size/line spacing, margins, spellcheck) to format, edit, save, share, and create URL links
5. Construct optimized models of computing systems.
6. Explain responsible uses of technology and digital information; describe possible consequences of inappropriate use such as copyright infringement and piracy
7. Exhibit a positive mindset toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
8. Use a variety of digital tools and resources to develop research, writing, and literacy across the core subject areas
9. Explore ways computer science can be used to solve problems and perform a variety of tasks that can make our lives safer and more productive.
10. Explore career paths in computer science.
11. Develop code to solve a problem, and use and troubleshoot existing code.
Student Directions:
2. Follow all the directions for the module. You must research, learn, explore and/or create in your module every day in order to receive your participation points for your module. All assignments must be turned in on the padlet link on Friday. Make sure your link works and make sure your first and last name is on your post.
3. If you finish your module early, you can...complete the code.org activities, practice coding using Scratch or Microsoft Make a Code, explore computer science topics on Brainpop, or explore computer science careers on code.org.
Computer Modules and Class Assignments
MS.IC: Impacts of Computing
MS.PC: Programming Concepts
MS.AT: Algorithmic Thinking
MS.FC: Foundational Concepts
Data Analysis
MS.NI: Networking and the Internet
Padlet Link for Module Assignment Submission
Finished with your module? Click Here and work on the Code.org Assignments
Class Resources and Codes
Resources:
Thinklink Class Code: HHXCWA
Tynker: Class Code: 62103768
Pebble Go and Pebble Go Next: username: tfaa password: read
Buncee: Log into Pebble Go. Username: tfaa, Password: read, Click on the capstone menu and select Create, Enter the RCS under domain, then sign in with Microsoft, give your email and password. See the How to Access Buncee Link if you need more help.