Computer Science Eastside Catholic is proud to offer a comprehensive computer science pathway for students grades 6-12. The variety of course offerings allows students an opportunity to start their journey where they are ready. While each course is unique in its approach, all students will engage with the seven core practices of computer science (K12CS). These include fostering an inclusive computing culture, collaborating around computing, recognizing and defining computational problems, developing and using abstractions, creating computational artifacts, testing and refining computational artifacts and communicating about computing.
Introduction to Robotics Grade level(s): Length/credit: Prerequisite(s): Other information:
6-8 full year, pass/fail grading system none classes meet Monday and Wednesday after school from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Enrollment limit is 20 students; there is an additional fee for this course of $49 for programs and supplies
Computer Science Discoveries I Grade level(s): Length: Prerequisite(s):
7, 8 one semester none
Computer Science Discoveries II Grade level(s): Length: Prerequisite:
7, 8 one semester Computer Science Discoveries I
GRADES 6 - 8
Computer Science Discoveries is a semester long introductory course. The course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as problem solving, programming and HTML/CSS. Students engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving and fun. The course inspires students as they build their own websites, apps and games. Students will grapple with 1) the problem-solving process and how computers help humans solve problems, 2) how to make a website in code.org’s Web Lab environment and 3) how to program animations and games using JavaScript in code.org’s Game Lab environment.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
This course provides students with hands-on experiences involving the design, construction and programming of robots using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® with the EV3 icon-based programming language. Learn engineering and technology content while applying knowledge and skills to robotic challenges. During the fourth quarter, students will be introduced to text-based programming using the ROBOTC programming language. This is a pass/fail course. Students must attend at least 12 out of the 16 classes each quarter and score a minimum of 70 percent on tasks and quizzes to earn a pass grade. No homework is assigned for this course. By completing this course, students qualify to participate in the Advanced Robotics Team for the following school year.
Computer Science Discoveries II is a semester long introductory course that builds on the principles taught in Computer Science Discoveries I. This course dives deeper into data and physical computing. Students will learn the design process through the development of an app, how computers use data to make decisions and the relationship between hardware and software through the Adafruit Circuit Playground.
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