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  • VA.DLI.6-8 CT.A - Students create, identify, explore, and solve problems using technolog...
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Algorithm Picture Lesson
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The goal of this activity is to build critical thinking skills and excitement for Computer Science / Computational Thinking, while laying a foundation of fundamental programming concepts. By scaffolding basic concepts like sequencing and algorithms in an unplugged activity, students who are intimidated by computers can still build a foundation of understanding. In this lesson, students will learn how to develop an algorithm and encode it into a program.By "programming" one another to draw pictures, students experience some of the core concepts of programming in a fun and accessible way. The class will start by having students view a video of a simple program demonstrating how to develop instructions for building a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Students will start with simple shapes, and progress to the coding of a specific drawing that other students will then try to replicate (“running the program”). If there is a desire to have a more of a Math slant on the lesson, the drawing could take place on graph paper. Students would then use the coordinates to complete the drawing. 

Subject:
Algorithms and Programming
Business and Information Technology
Computer Science
English
Health/Physical Education
Mathematics
Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Visual Media
Author:
Michael Speidel
Sharon Brandon
Date Added:
10/13/2020
Data Collection / Analysis
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Students are to research a topic and present the topic by either trying to convince you one way or another about the topic or leaving you to make your choice.

Subject:
Data and Analysis
Material Type:
Data Set
Author:
Louis Taylor
Date Added:
07/30/2021
Renewable Resources & Minecraft Houses
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Students will explore the opportunities and challenges of using renewable energy by selecting a Minecraft Biome and developing a home that utilizes the unique characteristics of that biome to create energy. The lesson is intended to be completed in two different parts. In Part 1, students will learn about how Clean Energy sources can be different based on the biome. They will also familiarize themselves with Minecraft. In Part 2, students will select a specific Minecraft world (6 different biomes) and will design and build a home that uses a renewable energy source unique to that biome.  

Subject:
Computer Science
Earth Resources
Science
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Michael Speidel
Sharon Brandon
Date Added:
10/14/2020
Scratch Solar System
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In this lesson students will be able to identify that computers, like the solar system, complete predictable actions based on a set of variables. Students will learn about the solar system via Scratch.  They will explore block coding and computational thinking practices as they utilize Scratch as a tool for creativity, expression and learning about the Solar System. 

Subject:
Algorithms and Programming
Computer Science
Earth and Space Systems
Science
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lecture Notes
Lesson
Simulation
Author:
Michael Speidel
Sharon Brandon
Date Added:
09/30/2020