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Computer Science Explorations 1

The Computer Science Explorations 1 course is an introductory course for early middle school students. Students learn the basics of programming with Karel and Tracy, computing, and digital citizenship.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
50

Course Overview

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Karel Adventures 1
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures. Recommended for early middle school.
Karel Adventures 2
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures.
Exploring Computing
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world.
Tracy Adventures
Students will learn how to use basic commands, variables, and functions in their programs using the Python programming language. Recommended for early middle school.
Exploring Digital Citizenship
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.

41
Lessons
62
Videos
137
Exercises
3
Challenges
41
Offline Handouts

Demo Programs

Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!

Course Resources

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Standards

Computer Science Explorations 1 is aligned with the following standards

Standards Framework View Alignment
Connecticut 2 View (65.2%)
Arkansas Middle School Introduction to Coding View (64.3%)
Texas Middle School Technology Applications Grade 6 View (52.8%)

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