CS Discoveries 2019-2020

Unit 1

Resources

Unit 1 - Problem Solving

Lesson 1: Intro to Problem Solving
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

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
Lesson 2: The Problem Solving Process
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

For each student

  • Print a copy of Activity Guide

For the class

  • Poster paper
  • Markers/colored pencils
Lesson 3: Exploring Problem Solving
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

  • 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
Lesson 4: What is a Computer?
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

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
Lesson 5: Input and Output
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

  • Prepare copies of the activity guide
Lesson 6: Processing
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

  • 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
Lesson 7: Apps and Storage
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students

  • Print a copy of the activity guide for each student
Lesson 8: Project - Propose an App
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students