curriculum_map.md

2nd Semester - Introduction to Computer Science Curriculum Map

Materials and preparation resources can be found in each of the lesson pages.

Pacing Guidance: 1 Day is a 55 minute class period.

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For TEALS schools in BC, Canada, please see Aligning TEALS Python Teaching Resources with the BC Curriculum.

Template Syllabus: Feel free to use this template to build a syllabus for your class.

Computer Science Teachers Association Standards Mapping

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Unit 1 Map - Introduction to Python

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days	Slide Deck
1.01: Set Up	Define and identify: IDE, Python. Identify the key concepts that will be covered in the course.	N/A	1	1.01
1.02: Interactive Mode	Define and identify: interpreter, string, integer, float, value, errors, console, expression. Use the Python interpreter to evaluate simple math expressions. Distinguish between an integer, float, and string.	Using the Interpreter	1	1.02
1.03: Script Mode and Variables	Define and identify: script, print, run, output, variable. Write a simple script and run it in the IDE. Print values out to the console. Compare script mode vs interactive mode. Know how to store a value into a variable.	Printing & Variables	1	1.03
1.04: Variables Input	Define and identify: comments, storing, mutability, variable assignment, input. Assign and swap variables. Store user input into a variable.	Magic Genie	1	1.04
1.05: Quiz & Debugging	Demonstrate their understanding of key concepts covered up to this point. Define and identify: debugging, syntax errors. Analyze and respond to error messages.	N/A	1	1.05
1.06: Project	Apply basic Python knowledge about inputs/outputs. Practice good debugging skills.	Unit Project	2	1.06

Unit 2 Map - Data Types and Conditionals

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days	Slide Deck
2.01: Data Types & Casting	Define and identify: type, string, casting, floating point number (float), integer. Describe different representations of data in Python. Convert from one data type to another data type.	Casting	1	2.01
2.02: Booleans & Expressions	Define and identify: Boolean, expression, composition, True, False. Evaluate a Boolean expression. Compose Boolean expressions using and, or, not, <, >, and ==.	Can I or Can't I?	1	2.02
2.03: Conditionals	Define and identify: if, else, elif, conditionals, flow of control. Create chaining if statements. Understand how conditional statements alter the flow of control of a program.	Triangle	1	2.03
2.04: Lists	Define and identify: list, item, index, integer. Be able to access items from a list using the index. Create lists of different types. Use the length function.	College Chooser	1	2.04
2.05: Lists 2	Define and identify: slice, append, pop, remove. Slice a list. Add and remove elements from a list	Tic-Tac-Toe	1	2.05
2.06: Game Loop	Define and identify: while loop. Use a while loop to simulate game play.	Tic-Tac-Toe Revisited	1	2.06
2.07: Project	Use knowledge of lists, Booleans, conditionals, and while loops.	Unit Project	9	2.07

Unit 3 Map - Functions

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days	Slide Deck
3.01: Built In Functions	Define and identify: function, arguments, calling, importing, returning. Call the built-in randint function, using arguments. Utilize code other people have written in the Python documentation. Understand the difference between printing and returning.	Magic 8-Ball	1	3.01
3.02: User-Defined Functions	Define and identify: abstraction, def. Create functions.	Birthday Song & Random Cards	2	3.02
3.03: Return vs Print	Define and identify: return, none, void. Explain and demonstrate the difference between printing and returning.	War (Card Game)	1	3.03
3.04: Debugging and Scope	Define and identify: scope, aliasing, stack trace. Understand that changing a list in a function updates the list outside of the function. Understand that updating variables in a function does not affect the variable outside of the function. Understand global variables. Draw a simple stack trace.	Aliasing & Scope	1	3.04
3.05: Project	Use project planning skills to complete a longer-term project. Create functions to organize a project. Apply skills learned in units 1-3 to create a functioning program.	Oregon Trail	9	3.05

Unit 4 Map - Nested Loops and Lists

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days	Slide Deck
4.01: Looping Basics	Define and identify: for loop, item, iteration, scope. Recall looping in Snap! and reapply the concept in Python. Loop through (traverse) the items in a list. Be aware of the scope of variables during iteration.	de_vowel	1	4.01
4.02: For Loops	Define and identify: range. Use the range and len() function to update lists via for loops.	Getting Loopy	1	4.02
4.03: Nested For Loops	Define and identify: nested for loops, stack trace. Use nested for loops via a function and a for loop. Use nested for loops via two loops nested. Use a stack trace to understand and demonstrate the flow of nested for loops.	Nested For Loops	2	4.03
4.04: Nested Lists & Looping	Define and identify: nested list. Use nested for loops to traverse through nested lists.	Shopping List	2	4.04
4.05: Debugging and Quiz	Read and understand longer programs involving loops. Demonstrate knowledge of looping, lists, and nested loops/lists. Debug programs involving for loops and lists.	Debugging Practice	1	4.05
4.06: Project	Use project planning skills to complete a larger project. Utilize loops, lists, and nested loops/lists to create a Tic-Tac-Toe game.	Unit Project	9	4.06

Unit 5 Map (Optional) - Music Programming

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days	Slide Deck
5.01: Earsketch Intro	Define and identify: Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), sound tab, fitMedia(), setTempo(). Play beats using the above functions. Loop through items in a list. Be aware of the scope of variables during iteration.	Intro to EarSketch	1	5.01
5.02: EarSketch Music	Define and identify: rhythm, beat, tempo, measures, setEffect(), makeBeat(). Play beats using the functions. Loop through items in a list. Be aware of the scope of variables during iteration.	EarSketch Music	1	5.02
5.03: Earsketch Control Flow	Define and identify: modulo. Review looping and control structures. Use looping concepts in music making via EarSketch. Use control structures to create music.	Earsketch Control Flow	1	5.03
5.04: EarSketch User-Defined Functions	Define and identify: abstraction, section, A-B-A form. Create and apply user-defined functions to create songs with complicated form.	User-Defined Functions	1	5.04
5.05: Project	Create a complete song in EarSketch with multiple parts. Utilize EarSketch's features and functions.	Unit Project	5	5.05

Unit 6 Map - Dictionaries

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days	Slide Deck
6.01: Introduction to Dictionaries	Define and identify: dictionary, key, value. Create dictionaries of key-value pairs. Access and update items from dictionaries.	Dictionaries	1	6.01
6.02: Dictionaries Methods	Define and identify: pop, default value. Update values in a dictionary. Add values to a dictionary. Remove values from a dictionary.	Word Counter	1	6.02
6.03: Dictionaries of Lists	Create dictionaries with keys and values of different types. Update, append, or remove list values in a dictionary.	Dictionaries Storing Lists	1	6.03
6.04: Dictionaries Looping	Use loops to traverse through key/value pairs in a dictionary	Dictionaries Looping	1	6.04
6.05: Project	Use dictionaries to create the game Guess Who	Unit Project	7	6.05

Unit 7 Map - Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days	Slide Deck
7.01: User-Defined Types	Define and identify: class, instance, object, attributes. Create a class and instantiate. attributes to an instance. Manipulate instances and attributes through a function.	Create a Color Class	1	7.01
7.02: User-Defined Types, Part 2	Define and identify: self, __init__. Create a class with an __init__ method. Understand and use the self argument. Instantiate a class with arguments.	Pet Class	1	7.02
7.03: Methods	Define and identify: method, __str__, __add__, operator overloading. Create a class with an __init__ method. Understand and use the self argument. Instantiate a class with an argument.	Kangaroo Class	1	7.03
7.04: Inheritance	Define and identify: inheritance, parent class, child class. Create a class that inherits from anther class. Overwrite methods of parent class in a child class.	Pokemon Child Classes	1	7.04
7.05: Project	Engage in class design before beginning coding. Apply what was learned with respect to classes, methods, and inheritance.	Unit Project	7	7.05

Unit 8 Map - Final Project

Lesson	Objectives	Lab	Days
8.01: Final Project Brainstorming and Evaluating	Recall project planning basics from last semester. Identify factors to use when choosing between project ideas. Rank a group of proposed project ideas using the identified factors.	N/A	1
8.02: Defining Requirements	Define key scenarios for a project and the features required to implement each scenario. Explain the importance of wire-framing when designing an application.	N/A	1
8.03: Building a Plan	Identify the main components of a functional project specification and explain the purpose of each section. Develop a project idea into a full, detailed specification.	N/A	1
8.04: Project Implementation	Use the skills developed throughout the course to implement a medium- to large-scale software project. Realistically evaluate progress during software development and identify when cuts are necessary. Prioritize features and scenarios and choose which should be eliminated or modified if/when resources and/or time become limited.	N/A	15

Supplemental Culture Day Lessons

Lesson	Objectives	Lab
01: Binary Day	Define and identify: binary. Describe different representations of data. Represent decimal numbers in binary.	N/A
02: Financial Calculator	Design, plan, and implement a medium to large scale final project involving financial literacy.	N/A