Course of study

Unit Overview
Content Area: Technology
Unit Title: Unit 2: Basic JavaScript and Graphics
Target Course/Grade Level: Introduction to Computer Science/11 and 12
Unit Summary Java has become the most important computer code in the 21^st century. Many professions require a cursory knowledge of this coding language. This unit will build upon the skills learned in Unit 1. Functions, loops, and if/then statements will be utilized with the Boolean expressions and logical operators. Basic mathematical operations will expand on the variety of problems to be solved. The addition of graphics will provide the introduction to animation and games in next unit.
Unit Rationale Java is one of the most popular programming languages used to create Web applications and platforms. It was designed for flexibility, allowing developers to write code that would run on any machine, regardless of architecture or platform. Java is used to build applications and platforms for a number of devices, including computers, laptops, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, car navigation systems, medical monitoring devices, parking meters, lottery terminals and smartphones. It is also a key language for networking, particularly for data centers that store and transfer web-based data.
Student Learning Objectives
Students will be able to: Utilize functions with variables. Input data into a computer program to compute a number or make a decision. Design a program to perform fundamental math operations. Create simple graphics. Create Boolean expressions and logical operators. Design computer code with comparison operators. Program code utilizing If/Then statements and loops.
Mathematical Practices Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. All of the content presented in this course has connections to the standards for mathematical practices.
Code # 9.3	Career & Technical Education Content Area: 21st Century Life and Careers
IT - PRG.1	Analyze software needs and requirements.
IT – PRG.2	Demonstrate the use of industry standard strategies and project planning.
IT – PRG.3	Analyze system and software requirements to ensure maximum operating efficiency
IT – PRG.4	Demonstrate the effective use of software development tools.
IT – PRG.5	Apply an appropriate software development process to design a software application.
IT – PRG.6	Program a computer application using the appropriate programming language.
IT – PRG.7	Demonstrate software testing procedures to ensure quality.
IT – PRG.8	Perform quality assurance tasks as part of the software development cycle.
IT – PRG.9	Perform software maintenance.
IT–PRG.10	Design, create and maintain a database.
IT – WD.4	Demonstrate the effective use of tools for digital communication production, development and project management.
IT – WD.5	Develop, administer and maintain Web applications.
IT – WD.6	Design, create and publish a digital communication product.
IT – WD.7	Evaluate the functionality of a digital communication product using industry accepted techniques and metrics.
IT – WD.8	Implement quality assurance processes to deliver quality digital communication products and services.
IT – WD.10	Comply with intellectual property laws, copyright laws and ethical practices when Creating Web/digital communications.
Unit Essential Questions How does knowledge of the Cartesian coordinate system aid the computer programmer when designing graphics? How does the use of functions and parameters allow the computer programmer to minimize the length of a program? Why are logical and comparison operators vital to solve computer performance tasks?				Unit Enduring Understandings Boolean values refer to either true or false, 0 or 1, and yes or no. Logical operators allow the programmer to combine and connect Booleans in useful ways. Comparison operators allow the computer programmer two values against one another.
Career Readiness Practices CRP2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. CRP4. Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason. CRP6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. CRP7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. CRP8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. CRP11. Use technology to enhance productivity.
Evidence of Learning
Summative Assessment: Each unit will involve the creation of numerous computer programs. A culminating project-based program will be included in each unit.
Formative Assessments
Tests and quizzes Discussions Individual practice		Explanation of examples Daily homework assignments Computer Programs
Lesson Plans
Lesson			Timeframe
Lesson 1 Hello World			2 days
Lesson 2 Variables			3 days
Lesson 3 User Input			2 days
Lesson 4 Basic Math in JavaScript			3 days
Lesson 5 Using Graphics in JavaScript			4 days
Lesson 6 Booleans			4 day
Lesson 7 Logical Operators			2 days
Lesson 8 Comparison Operators			4 days
Lesson 9 If Statements			4 days
Lesson 10 If/Else Statements			3 days
Lesson 11 For Loops in JavaScript			4 days
Lesson 12 Random Numbers			4 days
Lesson 13 While Loops			4 days
Lesson 14 Functions and Parameters			5 days
Lesson 15 Functions and Return Values			5 days
Teacher Notes: 6 days allocated for formative/summative assessments Students can seek input from their peers and teachers throughout collaborative assignments and activities
Curriculum Development Resources CodeHS: Introduction to Computer Science Course