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Intro to Coding

7/13/2015

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What exactly is coding? 

Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. Your browser, your OS, the apps on your phone, Facebook, and this website – they’re all made with code.


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Click the Code.org logo to complete activities that will help you to learn the basic concepts of Computer Science with drag and drop programming. 


Each activity is a game-like, self-directed tutorial starring video lectures by Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies. Learn repeat-loops, conditionals, and basic algorithms. 

1. Complete an "Hour of Code"

Below is a link to a quick tutorial on how to code using coding blocks. 
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2. For more advanced users... Try these Scratch challenges. Check in with Mr. Garraway after completing a challenge.

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Scratch uses coding blocks much like Code.org but it allows you to take your coding skills slightly further. 

"With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community.

Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for life in the 21st century."
From 
https://scratch.mit.edu/about/
Use this SCRATCH CHALLENGE TRACKING SHEET to log your progress. 
*Get a teacher initial once you've finished each challenge.

Flappy Bird Scratch Edition

https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/16743509/

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Showmiha
7/10/2015 01:21:12 am

You guys should play this game called CodeCombat!!!
http://codecombat.com/?hour_of_code=true

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    Welcome to Summer School!

    Join us on our journey as we explore the links between Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.


    Pro Salaries and Unit Rates

    It is clear that professional athletes are well-paid. Anyone who has been following the recent free agent frenzy in the NBA, or the transfer window in soccer, is aware of the enormous sums of money top players earn. In comparison to other professions, these salaries can seem pretty ridiculous. 

    Math Connection: Unit Rates


    A Unit Rate is the ratio of two measurements in which the second term is 1.  
    e.g., beats per minute, dollars per hour, kilometres per hour, 0.99/lb, $4.54/kg. 

    If Krishna earns $180 in 20 hours, then unit rate of her earning is given as 180/20 = $9 per hour.


    Learning Goal: We are learning to use unit rates to determine how much a professional athlete makes yearly, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, per day, and per hour on average.


    1. Choose a professional athlete to examine. Ensure that you can find information about that person's current salary before deciding on them. Click a link in the list below. Search for your athlete. Find their salary. 

    Basketball Reference
    WhoScored.com (Soccer) 
    Pro Football Reference
    Hockey Reference
    Baseball Reference


    2. Use your knowledge of unit rates to determine how much your professional athlete makes yearly, monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, per day, and per hour on average.

    3. Display your data in an attractive visual format to be shared on this website. You may use markers and chart paper (we'll take a picture of it) or create a document that can be shared digitally. Show all work!



    Success Criteria for Visual Display


    I will be successful if:
    -My work is labeled (a subheading for each different calculation, each unit is labeled)
     

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