Focus Area: Be a Computer Scientist
5th Grade
Day 1-3 Computer Science Careers
1. Vocabulary:
1. computational thinking: a problem solving method that uses computer science techniques
2. algorithm: a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer
3. computer: a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations (example: computations)
4. computing: any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating
5. computer science: the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications
1. computational thinking: a problem solving method that uses computer science techniques
2. algorithm: a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer
3. computer: a general purpose device that can be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical operations (example: computations)
4. computing: any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating
5. computer science: the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications
2. Lesson:
1. Go over Agenda of class: Expectations, Rules, and Consequences.
2. Fill out Contact Information.
3. Watch video about computer science and video about hot computer science degrees.
1. Go over Agenda of class: Expectations, Rules, and Consequences.
2. Fill out Contact Information.
3. Watch video about computer science and video about hot computer science degrees.
3. Activity:
1. Create a BrainPop login.
2. Watch video on Ada Lovelace.
3. Complete Ada Lovelace Map and Graphic Organizer.
Brainpop:
Class Code: grade5q4
Login: lunch number
Password: lunch number with initials at the end
2. Watch video on Ada Lovelace.
3. Complete Ada Lovelace Map and Graphic Organizer.
Brainpop:
Class Code: grade5q4
Login: lunch number
Password: lunch number with initials at the end
4. Wrap-Up:
- What are your takeaways from today's activities?
- What activities/topics would you like to cover by the end of this focus area?