CS Fundamentals 2020-2021

Course B

Resources

Course B

Lesson 1: Digital Trails
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students
  • Review instructional materials.
  • Print handout(s) for each student.
Lesson 2: Move It, Move It
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students
  • Watch the Move It, Move It - Teacher Video
  • Print (or otherwise prepare to display) one Move It, Move It - Worksheet Answer Key
  • Print one Move It, Move It - Map Activity and one Move It, Move It - Worksheet per group of 2-3 students
  • Prepare blank papers to fill out the rest of the walking grid (4-7 needed per group)
Lesson 3: Sequencing with Angry Birds
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students
  • If your students are brand new to dragging and dropping, consider assigning them Drag and Drop Practice before starting this lesson.
  • Watch the How to Make a Class Section on Code.org - Teacher Video. Create your own class section on Code.org and make sure every student has a card with their passcode on it.
  • Have the school IT person add a quick link for your class section to the computer desktop.
  • Make sure each student has a journal.
Lesson 4: Programming with Angry Birds
Resources Preparation

For the Students
  • Play through the puzzles to find any potential problem areas for your class
  • Locate or reprint supplies for Happy Maps
  • Make sure each student has a Think Spot Journal - Reflection Journal
  • Cut enough Unplugged Blockly Blocks (Grades K-1) - Manipulatives of each direction (N, S, E, W) to give two sets to every pair of students (if you choose Bridging Option #1)
Lesson 5: Programming with Harvester
Resources Preparation

For the Students
  • Play through the puzzles to find any potential problem areas for your class.
  • Make sure each student has a Think Spot Journal - Reflection Journal.
  • (Optional) Read Stevie and the Big Project and Unspotted Bugs storybooks with your class beforehand.
Lesson 6: Getting Loopy
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students
  • Prepare to display the Getting Loopy - Worksheet to students.
  • Print one Getting Loopy - Assessment per student.
  • Make sure every student has a Think Spot Journal - Reflection Journal.
Lesson 7: Loops with Harvester
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students
  • Play through the puzzles to find any potential problem areas for your class.
  • Review CS Fundamentals Main Activity Tips - Lesson Recommendations.
  • Make sure each student has a Think Spot Journal - Reflection Journal.
  • (Optional) Pick a couple of puzzles to do as a group with your class.
  • (Optional) If you haven't already, print and cut out blocks from Unplugged Blockly Blocks (Grades K-1) - Manipulatives to prepare for one of the bridging activities in this lesson.
Lesson 10: The Right App
Resources Preparation

For the Students
  • Read through the speaker notes in The Right App Scenarios slide deck.
  • Prepare enough sketching/drawing supplies for all students.
  • Make sure each student has a Think Spot Journal.
Lesson 11: The Big Event Jr.
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students
  • Prepare to project The Big Event (Courses A, B) - Controller Image.
  • Print one The Big Event - Assessment per student.
  • Make sure each student has a Think Spot Journal - Reflection Journal.
Lesson 12: A Royal Battle with Events
Resources Preparation

For the Teachers

For the Students
  • Play through the puzzles to find any potential problem areas for your class.
  • (Optional) Pick a couple of puzzles to do as a group with your class.
  • Review CS Fundamentals Main Activity Tips - Lesson Recommendations.
  • Make sure every student has a Think Spot Journal - Reflection Journal.