Louisiana 6-8 Computer Science
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 120
- Timeframe Year
The Louisiana Grades 6-8 Computer Science course introduces students to a broad range of computer science topics, including Karel programming, turtle graphics with Tracy the Turtle, web design, game design, digital citizenship, and data analysis. Students build creativity and problem-solving skills while creating programs, websites, and data-driven projects.
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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. |
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Karel Adventures 2
Students learn the basics of JavaScript as they follow Karel the Dog on two fun-filled adventures. |
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Tracy the Turtle 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. |
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Exploring Computing
Students explore different technologies and the impact they have on our world. |
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Exploring Code with Karel
Students learn the basics of programming by giving Karel the Dog commands in a grid world. |
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Exploring the Internet
Students are introduced to network protocols and different strategies used to protect online information. |
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Exploring Digital Citizenship
Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web. |
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Exploring Art with Code
Students explore the intersection of art and technology by creating art programs using p5.js. |
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Exploring Game Design
Students learn the basics of video game design elements, game mechanics, and sprite and world design. |
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Exploring Web Design 1
Students explore HTML and CSS styling as they work to create their homepage. |
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Exploring Data and Spreadsheets
Students explore data and basic sheet functions to complete a project where they use a device to collect and analyze data to find an answer to a question they have. |
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Exploring Web Design 2
Students explore the basics of web aesthetics and design principles. This module culminates in a project that will guide them through the web planning process and create a multi-page website. |
Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!
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