CS Discoveries 2

Mrs. Ponciano’s CS Discoveries 8 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 3: Animations & Games
Unit 4: The Design Process
Unit 6: Physical Computing
Unit 7: AI & Machine Learning
If time permits, additional topics will be covered

Required Daily Materials

Pencils & erasers
Journal
Charged Chromebook

Grading Policy

30% – Activity Guides
30% – Journals
30% - Code.org labs
10% – Participation

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 and/or excessive tardies.

Assignments

There will be no homework assignments. However, students may work on absent/unfinished/missing work at home.
Students will be graded for completing all tasks and/or levels for each lesson and will be regularly assessed on the quality of the work they complete.

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