P.S. 181 Q -
Computer Science & ASD/Horizon
Mrs. A. Sidial
As the Computer Science and ASD/Horizon cluster teacher for P.S. 181Q, I provide daily instruction in the specialized curriculum in the Horizon classes. I work with students to introduce Computer Science in alignment with the Chancellor's Computer Science for All program. I utilize multiple techniques combined with technology to address student needs as they work toward achieving their academic goals.
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While working with your students there are a multitude of online resources that students can use in school as well as at home. To assist with math fluency and logic students can access the math playground for activities that match their grade level. Students can also access personalized assignments as well tutorials by logging into their thinkcentral accounts.
1st Grade
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Computer Science Cluster
In addition to offering support to the Horizon classes, I also work with additional classes in the school to introduce, coding, robotics and physical computing. The focus area of each unit is explained below.
1st Grade
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4th Grade
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4th Grade
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Kodable
Students are introduced to basic coding skills. They also learn a history of computer science. Important vocabulary include debugging, sequence, loops, conditionals, and functions. Students work online to practice beginning coding skills using block coding.
Robotics
In the Robotics Unit, students are introduced to Dash and Dot. Students use iPads to code for their robots. Students learn to connect to the robots and have them interact with one another. In this unit students practice the skills they learned in Kodable as they continue with block coding.
Physical Computing
In this unit students begin working with Microbits. These are actual computing devices attached to a set of LED lights. Students are now using a larger interface to code for their Microbit to create things such as digital rock paper scissors games, or step counters. Students begin to see how computer science created many of the electronic items around us and begin to plan how they can use computer science to solve a real life problem.
Scratch
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In this unit students will have an opportunity to build animations. They will be able to create movies and games they are only limited by their imagination. Students will return to their understanding of block coding and introduce the idea of sprites (characters) to control and have interact. Those students who create games will also have the opportunity to build their own game controller.