Category: CSDiscoveries

Warm-Up:

• Log into Google Classroom and complete the Pre-Test posted there, then complete the survey in Code.org if you have not already done so.

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Objectives:

• Students will be able to:

  • Given a problem, identify individual actions that would fall within each step of the problem solving process
  • Identify useful strategies within each step of the problem solving process
  • Apply the problem solving process to approach a variety of problems
  • Assess how well-defined a problem is and use strategies to define the problem more precisely

Today's Agenda

Business

1. Welcome!
2. Syllabus due today.
3. Notebooks (There will be a check today.)
4. Computers
   1. Significant changes have been made from last year. I am actively trying to replace the older computers in this room.
   2. Please be mindful of the other users of these computers.
      1. Do not move headsets to other computers, change desktop images/screensavers.
   3. Separate accounts might be created for students based on need and behavior.

Learning Opportunities

1. PAST DUE
   1. Join Google Classroom
   2. Find CS Discoveries course in code.org (Sign in using Clever.pgcps.org!)
   3. Take the Pre-Course survey in Code.org.
2. Unplugged
   1. The Problem Solving Process
      1. Think of yesterday's boat building activity as you complete this worksheet.
      2. Strategy Posters
   2. USING The Problem Solving Process
      1. Word Search Race
      2. Birthday Guest Seating
      3. Trip Planning
3. Exit Ticket
   1. Are there any kinds of problems that the problem solving process is particularly helpful at solving?
4. HOMEWORK
   1. 09-04: Define Input and Output on your vocabulary page in your notebook.
   2. 09-06: Define Algorithm and Website on your vocabulary page in your notebook, as well as the previous vocab words if you have not done them.