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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 the Turtle, computing, and digital citizenship.

Overview & Highlights

Level
Middle School
Contact Hours
50

Course Overview

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MODULES - 5

  • 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 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.

  • Exploring Digital Citizenship

    Students learn about Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web.


50
Lessons
63
Videos
163
Exercises
3
Challenges
64
Offline Handouts

Demo Programs

Explore programs that your students will build throughout this course!

Course Resources

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Standards Framework Alignment
Tennessee Middle School 71% View
Massachusetts 6-8 70% View
Connecticut 2 65% View

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