Middle School Elective: Computer Science Discoveries Part 2
Middle School Elective (CSD) Part II further prepares educators to teach the Code.org elective Computer Science Discoveries by unpacking the last four modules while developing a deeper understanding of computer science and computational thinking.
Description
Code.org's Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) curriculum provides students with opportunities to explore many facets of computer science, including programming, physical computing, data, and AI/Machine Learning. Student work includes creating games using sprites, user-centered software design, the importance of data in solving problems, physical computing devices, and an introduction to developing a machine learning model.
Prerequisites
Successfully completed the following course or extensive knowledge in implementing the course currriculum:
Audience
Middle school teachers interested in teaching the Computer Science Discoveries curriculum
Knowledge Level
Intermediate - Participating educators may have some knowledge and/or experience teaching the Computer Science Discoveries Course.
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