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Texas Fundamentals of Computer Science 2022

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Basic JavaScript
Description

In this lesson, students will explore the careers available in computer science and learn how bias can affect computer programs.

Objective

Students will explore different computer science careers and opportunities.
Students will learn how bias can affect computer programs.

Description

In this lesson, students will learn how to print messages out onto the console using the Javascript command println.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Write a JavaScript program by typing commands with proper syntax in the start function
  • Write a program that prints out a message to the user
Description

In this lesson, students learn how to assign values to variables, manipulate those variable values, and use them in program statements. This is the introductory lesson into how data can be stored in variables.

Objective

Students will be able to…

  • Explain what variables are and what they are used for
  • Create their own variables
  • Print out the values stored in variables
Description

In this lesson, students learn how they can allow users to input information into their programs, and use that input accordingly.

Objective

Students will be able to…

  • Create programs that ask the user for input
  • Store user input in variables and print it back to the user
  • Choose the proper input function to use depending on the type of information needed
Description

In this lesson, students learn about the different mathematical operators they can use to perform mathematical computations and create useful programs that compute information for the user.

Objective

Students will be able to…

  • Describe the different mathematical operators we can use in programs
  • Create programs that use basic math to compute useful things
  • Create programs that take in user input, do simple computations with the input, and produce useful output
Description

In this lesson, students will learn how randomization can enhance a program or game and how to implement it in JavaScript.

Objective

Students will be able to…

  • Explain why random numbers are a useful part of computer programs
  • Create random values in a program
  • Utilize the DOCS for the Randomizer class in order to learn how to generate random values
Description

In this lesson, students review content with a 15 question Unit Quiz.

Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Prove their knowledge of basic coding concepts through a multiple choice quiz