Oklahoma Computer Science 6-7

In this lesson, students are introduced to coding with turtle graphics. Students will begin to recognize programs as sequences and groups of commands. Students will learn a few basic commands and then apply them right away by writing their first program.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the layout of Tracy’s grid world and will learn how to use coordinate pairs to locate Tracy on the coordinate plane. They will add to the list of commands they know and can use to create Tracy graphics.

In this short lesson, students will be introduced to the idea of checking their own programs. They will gain insight on how autograders should be used and what other ways they can be sure they have successfully completed a program before moving on.

In this lesson, students will learn how to use the left and right commands in order to move Tracy to more locations on the canvas. They will now have many commands that can be used to have Tracy create more complex graphics.

In this lesson, students are introduced to for loops. They learn how for loops simplify the process of making small changes to a program and help avoid repeating code. For loops are written like this:

for i in range (4):
    // Code to be repeated 4 times

In this lesson, students are introduced to the ability to turn Tracy at any angle. With this feature, Tracy can now draw diagonal lines which opens up the possibility to draw multiple shapes that weren’t previously available.

In this lesson, students learn how to use comments to describe their programs. Comments are helpful because they allow programmers to leave notes about the programs they are writing. Students will also learn about the different types of comments that can be used and the benefits of using them.

In this short lesson, students will be introduced to the rules for naming elements in their code. Variables and functions that are used inside their programs will be named by students, so the following guidelines should be obeyed to be sure that the programs written are readable and successful.

In this lesson, students are introduced to functions. They start with the basics of defining a function and why we need them and will revisit a program they coded earlier in the unit to rewrite it using functions.

In this lesson, students are able to add some flair to their turtle graphics programs by controlling color, pensize, and fill. These new commands are added to the list of commands that have been already practiced in order to allow for more creativity in student programs.

In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of Top Down Design. Top Down Design is the process of breaking down a program into functions or smaller parts to avoid repeated code and to make our programs more readable.

In this lesson, students will learn about a fundamental aspect of every programming language: Variables. A variable is something that stores information in a program that can be used later.

In this lesson, students will learn how to incorporate user input into their programs. Students will learn how to request user input as both strings and integers, where the input is stored, and how to convert strings and integers.

In this lesson, students will dive deeper into the concept of functions by exploring how to use parameters to customize their code.

In this lesson, students will expand their knowledge of for loops. They are aware that for loops execute the same lines of code a given number of times but will learn that i is actually a variable that can be used to control commands inside the loop as it is running.

In this lesson, students will learn the extended parameters that can be used to control the value of i in for loops. They will then be able to use the variable i to control much more of their code by setting specific values.

In this lesson, students will learn how to use If Statements which will allow them to use conditions to determine how their code should run.

In this lesson, students will learn how to expand on If Statements by including a way to have Tracy make decisions between multiple scenarios.

In this lesson, students will learn that while loops allow code to be executed repeatedly based on a condition. They will also be warned that infinite loops are created if the exit condition of the while loop is never met, causing the code inside the while loop to repeat continuously which causes the program to crash.

In this lesson, students will put together all the concepts they’ve learned thus far. They will be able to use top down design and to write programs that will solve complex problems.

In this lesson, students learn about game mechanics and the importance of collecting user data to refine a game’s mechanics. Students go through the data collection and analysis process as they add game mechanics to their Guess a Number 2.0 program.

In this lesson, students learn about the importance of planning when writing complex programs. Students learn that natural language and pseudocode are essential tools that help break down a problem.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of code reuse and modification by remixing a program created by another student. They will learn about attribution and the importance of giving credit to the original creators of code. Students will also explore the CodeHS library to find new functionalities to enhance their remixed programs.

In this lesson, students review content with a 25 question End-of-Unit Quiz.

In this lesson, students will learn about the history of computers and how people have interacted with them over the decades.

In this lesson, students learn about different types of software, including operating systems and applications. They will also explore the process used to create an application.

In this lesson, students will learn about different computer components and how they impact a computer system. They will then apply this to troubleshooting common computer issues.

In this lesson, students are introduced to a systematic troubleshooting methodology through simulated IT support scenarios. Students will learn to identify problems, research solutions, test theories, and document the resolution process. By the end of the lesson, students will have applied this methodology to solve multiple IT issues.

In this lesson, students will explore how computers use the binary number system to store and communicate information. Through hands-on activities, they will learn how sequences of 0s and 1s represent data in a computer, understanding the fundamental concept of binary code. This foundational knowledge will enable students to grasp how computers interpret complex information and the importance of secure data encoding in cybersecurity.

In this lesson, students will learn how to convert between binary and decimal numbers, understand binary place values, and apply these concepts to encode and decode messages using ASCII.

In this lesson, students will learn what cloud computing is and compare and contrast it to physical computing.

In this lesson, students will learn about how the Internet of Things devices are all around us and how to manage privacy concerns related to these devices.

In this lesson, students will learn about ethical and legal considerations in computing and how these can create bias.

In this lesson, students will learn about where computing is going (including the impact of AI) and the roles that they can play in that future.

In this lesson, students will demonstrate what they learned in the unit be completing a summative exam.

In this project, students explore how integrating hardware and software can solve real world problems. Students go through a problem-solving process where they research a problem and then select the necessary hardware and software to create a device to address the problem. Then, they create a prototype of their system or device and develop a pitch for their innovation.

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the basic concepts and components of the internet, including its history and the meaning of protocols. Students will discuss internet innovations and reflect on how the internet is used in their everyday lives.

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of protocols and relate how they use them in their lives.

In this lesson, students are presented with different ways that the Internet impacts their lives. The Internet affects the way that people communicate (emails, social media, video chat) and collaborate to solve problems.

In this lesson, students will learn what is meant by cybersecurity and explore a few news worthy cyber attacks. They will also discuss the Internet of Things and the increase in connected devices.

Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks. Increased connectivity via the Internet of Things and reliance on computer devices to send and store data makes users more vulnerable to cyber attacks.

In this lesson, students will learn how to navigate the digital world safely by understanding common cyber threats and implementing protective measures. Through interactive activities and creative storytelling, students will explore various cyberattacks, their consequences, and strategies for defense. This awareness will empower them to make responsible choices online and protect themselves from cybercrime.

In this lesson, students will learn how basic encryption and decryption works. There is a need for secrecy when sending and receiving personal information. Encryption and decryption are used to protect personal information.

In this project, students will learn about steganography and how it is used to encrypt data. Students will develop their own encryption algorithm to hide a message in an image by manipulating the hexadecimal color codes of an image.

In this lesson, students complete a summative assessment of the module’s learning objectives.

In this lesson, students understand how they can control and protect their footprint. As students use the Internet, they are building their digital footprint. This includes social media posts, emails, picture and video uploads amongst other online activity.

In this lesson, students will learn about and discuss cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is the use of electronic communication to harass or target someone. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else.

In this lesson, students will learn to recognize online predatory behavior and strategies on how to avoid and respond to it. The Internet is a great place to socialize, but it is important to be aware of risks. Common sense and following safety guidelines can help students stay safe online.

In this lesson, students will discuss and examine policies regarding privacy and security. Using best practices like setting strong passwords, reading privacy policies, and using https can help in staying safe online.

In this lesson, students will learn about and discuss information literacy. Information literacy is having the ability to find information, evaluate information credibility, and use information effectively.

In this lesson, students will learn what copyright laws are and how to avoid copyright infringement. They will explore why copyright laws are important and how they protect the creators.

In this lesson, students will explore and discuss the ethics and legality around hacking. A security hacker is someone who seeks to break through defenses and exploit weaknesses in a computer system or network. There are white hat hackers, who help companies find and protect exploits in their systems, and black hat hackers who hack maliciously.

Now that students have learned about digital citizenship and cyber hygiene, they will take what they have learned and create a PSA to inform members in the community about a topic!

In this lesson, students complete a summative assessment of the unit’s learning objectives.

In this lesson, students will learn how computers are used to collect, store, manipulate, and visualize data in order to answer questions and gain knowledge of the world.

In this lesson, students will take a look at data collected by NASA to answer a question regarding our changing climate. They will learn to analyze and visualize this data in preparation for their own project and will see why models are used to describe future trends.

In this lesson, students will learn how to use data to support and add to a story. The data story will combine visuals with a compelling narrative to help audiences understand the importance of the data being explained. This story will be told through the lens of promoting change, convincing people to take action, or compelling the readers or consumers of the data story to start a movement.

In this lesson, students will define a question they will explore throughout this module.

In this lesson, students will work on collecting and analyzing data. They will also create a visualization using a spreadsheet program or a data visualization platform of their choice.

In this lesson, students will learn how to use their data to support and add to a story. The data story will combine visuals with a compelling narrative to help audiences understand the importance of the data being explained.