Starting next week....we will be taking one day a week to work on Computer Science, as part of our science curriculum. I explained our plan to the kids yesterday, and they are so excited as well. We will be working on problem solving skills using coding, and programming.
The science standards that this program will meet are:
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
Math standard: Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
REAL life skills: critical thinking skills, problem solving, persistance
I really think our kids will benefit from these activities. Be on the lookout for more information as we begin this adventure! Also, be ready to hear lots of enthusiasm from the students! I really think they are going to be excited about this!
How can you help from home? Ask questions. Listen to them explain what they are learning. Donate batteries. In order to work on some of our programming activities, we are in need of AAA batteries. If you happen to have some around the house, we could definitely use them.
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