Intro to Computer Science

Intro to Computer Science  (full year)

Grade Placement:  8th grade only

HS Credits = 1.0 

Prerequisite: None

Intro to Computer Science is intended as a first course for those students just beginning the study of computer science and coding. Students will learn about computer tools and coding languages that are used every day. Students will foster their creativity and innovation through opportunities to design, implement, and present solutions to real-world problems. Students will collaborate and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. Students will learn the problem-solving and reasoning skills that are the foundation of computer science. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations and concepts. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem-solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts. This course is the first pathway course to Computer Science I and II.