CS Discoveries 1
Mrs. Ponciano’s CS Discoveries 1 Class
[email protected] • (562) 801-7570 • Room 605 • npaa.erusd.org
Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries) is an introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.
Curriculum Overview (Code.org)
Unit 1: Problem Solving
Explore the problem-solving process and the different ways humans and computers solve problems.
Explore the problem-solving process and the different ways humans and computers solve problems.
Unit 2: Web Development
Discover the languages powering the web. Build your own websites in HTML and CSS using Web Lab.
Discover the languages powering the web. Build your own websites in HTML and CSS using Web Lab.
Unit 3: Animations and Games
Learn the powerful constructs underlying programming languages. Build interactive games in JavaScript using Game Lab.
Required Daily Materials
- Pencils & erasers
- Journal
- Charged Chromebook
Grading Policy
30% – Activity Guides
30% – Journals
30% – Code.org Labs
10% – Participation/ Assessment
30% – Journals
30% – Code.org Labs
10% – Participation/ Assessment
Citizenship
- Be respectful, be responsible and be safe.
- Students may receive a referral and/or a U (unsatisfactory) on their progress/report card for demonstrating inappropriate/disruptive/disrespectful behavior in class.
Assignments
- There will be no homework assignments, unless a student is absent and needs to make up work.
- Students can also complete absent/unfinished/late work, after school, in my classroom.
- Students will be graded for completing all tasks and/or levels for each lesson and will be regularly assessed on the quality of their work.
Assignment Resources
- Google Classroom (students only): classroom.google.com
- NPAA.erusd.org: Parent Portal & Classes/Homework
- Most lessons are completed online at: www.studio.code.org