Ms. Buff's Technology Class
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    • Lesson 20- Chinese New Year
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      • Lesson 12- Five Senses
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      • Lesson 10- Animals in Fall
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        • Lesson 17- Winter Animals
        • Lesson 16- Winter
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        • Lesson 15- Holiday & Typing
        • Lesson 14- Holiday
        • Lesson 13- Holiday
        • Lesson 12- Five Senses
        • Lesson 11- Thanksgiving
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        • Lesson 10- Animals in Fall
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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



2. Lesson: 
Program the Teacher
  1. What did you learn from the 'Program the Teacher' activity? 
  2. How does it relate to computer science?

3. Activity:
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Go to Code Studio (https://studio.code.org/s/20-hour) and go to Stage 2: The Maze 
Click on lesson 1. Complete Lessons 1-20


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?
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