Exploring Computer Science

Unit 1: Understanding the Computer

• Introduction

• A Brief History of Computers

• The Complete Computer

• Hardware Installation and Troubleshooting

• Microsoft Windows Troubleshooting Utilities

• Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Unit 2: Network Technology

• Introduction

• What is a Network?

• Network Components

• Setting up a Network

• Troubleshooting Network Issues

Unit 3: Web Design

• Introduction

• HTML Basics

• Formatting with HTML

• Adding Images with HTML

• Adding Hyperlinks with HTML

• Page Layout Options in HTML

• All About Me Website

Unit 4: Programming Basics

• Introduction

• Programming Overview

• Binary - the Building Blocks of Programming

• Problem-Solving and Algorithms

• Programming with Pseudo-Code

• Programming with Blockly

Unit 5: Beginning Programming with Scratch

• Beginning Programming with Scratch

• Getting Started with Scratch Programming

• Adding Functionality to the Scratch Elements

• Increasing Interaction with the Scratch Elements

• Variables and Conditions in Scratch

Unit 6: Game Design

• Introduction

• Game Design Basics

• Designing Challenging Games

• Designing Rewarding Games

• Designing Complex Games

• Designing Engaging Games

Unit 7: Creating Mobile Apps with App Inventor

• Introduction

• Introduction To App Inventor

• "PaintPots" App

• "Mole Mash" App

• Advanced Features

Unit 8: Career Exploration and Final Project

• Introduction

• Planning the Final Project

• Exploring Careers in Information Technology