Focus Area: Byte Into Science
5th Grade
Day 1- Thinking Like a Computer
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.
1. Go over Agenda of class: Expectations, Rules, and Consequences.
2. Fill out Contact Information.
3. Activity:
1. Watch video on Netiquette.
2. Take quiz.
Brainpop:
Login: wcconn
Password: brainpop
2. Take quiz.
Brainpop:
Login: wcconn
Password: brainpop
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?