Curriculum Unit Mary Baurenschmidt
Title Computational Thinking: Coding Author
KEY LEARNING, ENDURING UNDERSTANDING, ETC.
Students will be able to work cooperatively to create structures given guidelines and specifications.
Students will use real-world simulations as an introduction to coding and computational thinking.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) for the UNIT
Why is it important to solve real-world math word problems?
How does coding fit into the workforce?
CONCEPT A CONCEPT B CONCEPT C
Intro to Coding
Working Cooperatively
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS A ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS B ESSEN
How can students work cooperatively to accomplish a given task with directions and guidelines?
How can I sequence events and directions to reach a goal?
How can I make my language clear and concise when giving directions?
VOCABULARY A VOCABULARY B
Cooperation
Structure
Right, Left, Forward, Reverse, Concise
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/MATERIAL/TEXT/FILM/RESOURCES
Materials Needed
Grid Paper, Blank Paper, Pencils, Toothpicks, Gumdrops, Plates, Poster Paper or Smartboard for Recording Ideas, Spot for Gathering Students, Provided Worksheets