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Classroom Resource

Computer Science Discoveries Unit 1 Chapter 2 Lesson 8: Propose an App

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

To conclude the study of the problem-solving process and the input/output/store/process model of a computer, the class proposes apps designed to solve real-world problems. This project is completed across multiple days and culminates in a poster presentation highlighting the features of each app. The project is designed to be completed in pairs though it can be completed individually.

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Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.23

Discuss how digital devices may be used to collect, analyze, and present information.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.6.23

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that information can be presented in many ways.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify ways to collect, analyze, and present information.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • devices can be used to collect, analyze, and present information.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.30

Discuss and apply the components of the problem-solving process.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.6.30

Vocabulary

  • problem-solving process

Knowledge

Students know:
  • when solving problems, one should identify the problem, identify possible solutions, evaluate to select a best solution, implement the solution, evaluate the solution and/or seek feedback.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify a problem.
  • identify possible solutions.
  • evaluate to select a best solution.
  • implement a solution.
  • evaluate a solution.
  • seek feedback.
  • revise an artifact based on feedback.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • problem-solving is a process that can take multiple iterations.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.5

Solve a complex problem using computational thinking.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.7.5

Vocabulary

  • computational thinking

Knowledge

Students know:
  • smaller tasks are easier to solve than complex problems.
  • that trends in data can also speed up the problem-solving process.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • abstract portions of the problem and focus on smaller tasks to aid in solving a complex problem.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • complex problems can be overwhelming.
  • by decomposing the complex problem into simpler problems, a solution is easier to reach.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.16

Construct content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.7.16

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to select and design an appropriate medium to display designed content.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • select the best medium for the content design.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • while many mediums exist, it is best to select the one most appropriate to your intended audience.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.29

Compare and contrast human intelligence and artificial intelligence.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.7.29

Knowledge

Students know:
  • benefits and risks exist when human or artificial intelligence is used to complete a task.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify situations in which human or artificial intelligence is better suited to a task.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • benefits and risks exist when either human or artificial intelligence is used to complete a task.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.16

Present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.16

Knowledge

Students know:
  • of the many mediums available to share content, some are more appropriate than others in given circumstances.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • design and present content designed for specific audiences through an appropriate medium.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • understanding your audience is as important as the content you are sharing or presenting.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.23

Design a digital artifact to propose a solution for a content-related problem.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.23

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that often there exists many solutions to a problem.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • design an artifact to propose a solution to a problem.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • the presentation of an artifact can be as important as the solution.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.29

Create an artifact to solve a problem using ideation and iteration in the problem-solving process.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.8.29

Vocabulary

  • ideation
  • iteration
  • problem-solving process

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that problem solving is a process to find the best solution.
  • that through ideation and iteration, the final product or artifact may be a more polished or appropriate solution.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • gather initial data about a topic.
  • informally propose a solution.
  • gather feedback on informal proposal.
  • design a solution to a chosen problem.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • problem-solving is a process.
  • products or artifacts may undergo many revisions after data is reviewed and feedback is received.
Link to Resource
https://studio.code.org/s/csd1-2018/stage/8/puzzle/1

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Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Code.org
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