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Exploraciones en Ciencias de la Computación 2

El curso de Exploraciones en Ciencias de la Computación 2 es un curso introductorio para estudiantes de los últimos años de secundaria. Los estudiantes aprenden los conceptos básicos de la programación con Karel y cómo codificar en el contexto del arte y el diseño de juegos. También exploran cómo funciona el Internet y cómo crear páginas web con HTML y CSS.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
50

Course Overview

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MODULES - 5

  • Explorar el código con Karel

    Los alumnos aprenden los fundamentos de la programación dando a Karel las órdenes del Perro en un mundo cuadriculado.

  • Explorar Internet

    Se presenta a los alumnos los protocolos de red y las distintas estrategias utilizadas para proteger la información en línea.

  • Explorar el diseño web

    Los alumnos exploran los estilos HTML y CSS mientras trabajan para crear su página de inicio.

  • Explorar el arte con código

    Los estudiantes exploran la intersección entre arte y tecnología creando programas artísticos utilizando p5.js.

  • Explorando el diseño de juegos

    Los estudiantes aprenden los fundamentos de los elementos de diseño de videojuegos, la mecánica del juego y el diseño de sprites y mundos. Los estudiantes aprenderán conceptos básicos de programación en JavaScript y su popular biblioteca p5play.


66
Lessons
52
Videos
155
Exercises
8
Challenges
74
Offline Handouts

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade level is this course for?

This course is designed for middle school students (grades 6-8).

Do my students need prior coding experience?

No. It's designed as an introductory course, though it pairs well as a follow-up to the Computer Science Explorations 1 course.

What programming language(s) does the course use?

Students learn JavaScript and HTML & CSS.

What concepts are taught?

Students learn/review loops, conditionals, and functions through Karel, then explore the internet and cybersecurity (protocols, the CIA Triad, encryption, steganography), web design with HTML/CSS, art through code with p5.js (color, animation, shape transformations, mouse/keyboard interaction), and the basics of game design and mechanics. Supplemental modules cover data/spreadsheets and advanced web design.

How long is the course?

This course is approximately 50 instructional hours.

Does this course support differentiation for different learners?

Yes, every lesson comes with a Lesson Plan that includes a built-in "Modifications" section with suggested adjustments for advanced students, students needing additional support, and English Language Learners.