CS Discoveries 2019-2020

For the Teachers

• Aluminum Boats - Exemplar
• Code.org How-to Video Playlist

For the Students

• Aluminum Boats - Activity Guide

For each group

• 2 sheets of aluminum foil, 5x5 inches in length each
• 1 container that can hold 3-5 inches of water
• Several paper towels or rags that can be placed under the container
• 15 pennies
• One copy of the activity guide

For the teacher

• 1 container that can hold 3-5 inches of water
• 50 pennies
• Extra paper towels or rags

For the Teachers

• Problem Solving Process - Exemplar
• Problem Solving Process - Graphic

For the Students

• Problem Solving Process - Video (download)
• The Problem Solving Process - Activity Guide

For each student

• Print a copy of Activity Guide

For the class

• Poster paper
• Markers/colored pencils

For the Teachers

• Solving Problems - Exemplar
• Google Maps - Website

For the Students

• Solving Problems - Activity Guide

• Print the activity guide for each student
• Spend a few minutes exploring Google Maps - Website
• Scratch paper for the Birthday Party problem
• Poster to record strategies for defining problems in wrap up discussion

For the Teachers

• What is a Computer - Exemplar
• What Makes a Computer, a Computer? - Video
• What is a Computer? - Graphic

For the Students

• What is a Computer (Version B) - Activity Guide
• What is a Computer (Version A) - Activity Guide

For each group

• Print out copies of the activity guide. Note there are two sets of pictures, but each group only needs a single set.
• Scissors (if you will not have time to cut the pictures prior to class)
• Poster paper
• Markers or colored pencils
• Glue or tape to attach pictures

For the Teachers

• Input and Output - Exemplar

For the Students

• Input and Output - Version A - Activity Guide
• Input and Output - Version B - Activity Guide
• Input and Output - Version C - Activity Guide
• Input and Output - Version D - Activity Guide

• Prepare copies of the activity guide

For the Teachers

• Card Sorting - Exemplar
• Number Cards

For the Students

• Card Sorting - Activity Guide

• Prepare one deck of cards for every 8 students, removing face cards. Pairs will need roughly 8 cards each.
• Alternately, print and cut out the number cards. Pairs will need roughly 8 cards each.
• Prepare one copy of the activity guide for each student

For the Teachers

• What is a Computer? - Graphic
• App Exploration - Exemplar
• App Exploration - Sample App - Presentation

For the Students

• App Exploration - Activity Guide

• Print a copy of the activity guide for each student

For the Teachers

• Apps and Problem Solving - Sample Marked Rubrics
• Apps and Problem Solving - Project Guide Exemplar
• Apps and Problem Solving - Peer Review Exemplar

For the Students

• Apps and Problem Solving - Project Guide
• Apps and Problem Solving - Rubric
• Apps and Problem Solving - Peer Review
• Computer Science Practices - Reflection

• Print a copy of Apps and Problem Solving - Project Guide for each pair of students
• Poster paper, pens, markers and other supplies for making posters