Session 40: Introduction to Unit 3
10 minutes
facilitator presentation
Purpose
This session is intended to introduce Unit 3. This is a very general overview. Details will be discussed throughout the day and during the first academic year workshop.
Objectives
- Participants have a big picture understanding of Unit 3
Supplies & Prep
Room Setup:
- Participants are seated in pods
Facilitator Supplies and Prep:
Teacher Materials:
- Computers
- CS Discoveries Curriculum Guide 2021
Agenda
Introduction to Unit 3 (10 minutes)
Facilitation Guide
Introduction to Unit 3 (10 minutes)
(1 minute) Context Setting
Remarks
Yesterday we wrapped up our exploration of Unit 2: Web Design. Today we are going to start to dig into Unit 3: Animation and Games. We will continue to explore Unit 3 in the first academic year workshop. In this unit, students will mostly be working in Game Lab. Game Lab is a programming environment for developing using JavaScript. Today we will explore three lessons from Unit 3 and experiment with Game Lab.
(4 minutes) Unit Overview and Schedule
Participant Instructions:
- Turn to page 13 of your curriculum guide
- Read through the unit overview information
(5 minutes) Table Discussion
Based on your reading of the Unit 3 overview, share the following with the people at your table:
- What do you think your students will be most excited about in Unit 3? Why?