Simpler Version:
Week 1:
- Introduction to coding and its importance in computing science.
- Understanding the basic concepts of coding, such as algorithms and variables.
- Exploring different coding languages and their applications.
- Hands-on activities to practice writing simple code snippets.
Week 2:
- Introduction to block-based coding using visual programming languages like Scratch.
- Creating simple animations and interactive projects using Scratch.
- Collaborative coding activities to encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Week 3:
- Introduction to text-based coding using a beginner-friendly language like Scratch.
- Understanding the syntax and structure of Scratch.
- Writing and executing simple programs using Scratch.
- Reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of block-based and text-based coding.
Week 4:
- Exploring more advanced coding concepts, such as conditional statements and loops.
- Applying these concepts to solve coding challenges and puzzles.
- Developing a coding solution for a given design challenge.
- Testing and evaluating the effectiveness of the coding solution.
Week 5:
- Introduction to web development and HTML/CSS coding.
- Creating a basic webpage using HTML and CSS.
- Collaborative coding activities to create interactive web projects.
Week 6:
- Introduction to app development using a beginner-friendly platform like MIT App Inventor.
- Designing and developing a simple mobile app.
- Testing and evaluating the functionality of the app.
Week 7:
- Introduction to robotics and coding using programmable robots like LEGO Mindstorms.
- Building and programming a robot to complete specific tasks.
- Collaborative coding activities to solve robotics challenges.
Week 8:
- Final project: Designing and developing a coding solution for a design challenge.
- Collaborative coding activities to develop the final project.
- Testing, evaluating, and refining the coding solution.
- Presenting the final project to the class.
Same Version:
Week 1:
- Introduction to coding and its importance in computing science.
- Understanding the basic concepts of coding, such as algorithms, variables, and loops.
- Exploring different coding languages and their applications.
- Hands-on activities to practice writing simple code snippets.
Week 2:
- Introduction to block-based coding using visual programming languages like Scratch.
- Creating animations and interactive projects using Scratch.
- Collaborative coding activities to encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Evaluating and providing feedback on each other’s projects.
Week 3:
- Introduction to text-based coding using a beginner-friendly language like Python.
- Understanding the syntax and structure of Python.
- Writing and executing programs using Python.
- Debugging and troubleshooting common coding errors.
- Reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of block-based and text-based coding.
Week 4:
- Exploring more advanced coding concepts, such as conditional statements and functions.
- Applying these concepts to solve coding challenges and puzzles.
- Developing a coding solution for a given design challenge.
- Testing and evaluating the effectiveness of the coding solution.
- Reflecting on the design process and identifying areas for improvement.
Week 5:
- Introduction to web development and HTML/CSS coding.
- Creating a webpage using HTML and CSS.
- Adding interactivity to the webpage using JavaScript.
- Collaborative coding activities to create interactive web projects.
- Evaluating and providing feedback on each other’s web projects.
Week 6:
- Introduction to app development using a beginner-friendly platform like MIT App Inventor.
- Designing and developing a simple mobile app.
- Testing and evaluating the functionality of the app.
- Reflecting on the challenges faced during app development and identifying potential improvements.
Week 7:
- Introduction to robotics and coding using programmable robots like LEGO Mindstorms.
- Building and programming a robot to complete specific tasks.
- Collaborative coding activities to solve robotics challenges.
- Evaluating and providing feedback on each other’s robotic solutions.
Week 8:
- Final project: Designing and developing a coding solution for a complex design challenge.
- Collaborative coding activities to develop the final project.
- Testing, evaluating, and refining the coding solution.
- Presenting the final project to the class and receiving feedback.
More Complex Version:
Week 1:
- Introduction to coding and its importance in computing science.
- Understanding the basic concepts of coding, such as algorithms, variables, and loops.
- Exploring different coding languages and their applications.
- Hands-on activities to practice writing code snippets.
Week 2:
- Introduction to block-based coding using visual programming languages like Scratch.
- Creating animations and interactive projects using Scratch.
- Collaborative coding activities to encourage teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Evaluating and providing feedback on each other’s projects.
Week 3:
- Introduction to text-based coding using a beginner-friendly language like Python.
- Understanding the syntax and structure of Python.
- Writing and executing programs using Python.
- Debugging and troubleshooting common coding errors.
- Reflecting on the advantages and disadvantages of block-based and text-based coding.
Week 4:
- Exploring more advanced coding concepts, such as conditional statements, functions, and data structures.
- Applying these concepts to solve coding challenges and puzzles.
- Developing a coding solution for a given design challenge.
- Testing and evaluating the effectiveness of the coding solution.
- Reflecting on the design process and identifying areas for improvement.
Week 5:
- Introduction to web development and HTML/CSS coding.
- Creating a webpage using HTML and CSS.
- Adding interactivity to the webpage using JavaScript.
- Collaborative coding activities to create interactive web projects.
- Evaluating and providing feedback on each other’s web projects.
Week 6:
- Introduction to app development using a beginner-friendly platform like MIT App Inventor.
- Designing and developing a simple mobile app.
- Testing and evaluating the functionality of the app.
- Reflecting on the challenges faced during app development and identifying potential improvements.
Week 7:
- Introduction to robotics and coding using programmable robots like LEGO Mindstorms.
- Building and programming a robot to complete specific tasks.
- Collaborative coding activities to solve robotics challenges.
- Evaluating and providing feedback on each other’s robotic solutions.
Week 8:
- Final project: Designing and developing a coding solution for a complex design challenge.
- Collaborative coding activities to develop the final project.
- Testing, evaluating, and refining the coding solution.
- Presenting the final project to the class and receiving feedback.
- Exploring advanced coding topics like artificial intelligence or machine learning.
