Compton-Drew ILC Middle School

Computer Science

  S.T.E.A.M

Science-Technology-Engineering -Art-Math

Linda L. Nash

M-F 12:30 – 1:30

Linda.Nash@slps.org

Compton Drew ILC Middle School

Course Title Here:   STEAM- Computer Science

Course Description:

Computer Science

Students will learn and apply STEAM in this Computer Science class. Creating high-quality work by learning to use different software programs. Students will reach the goal set for their grade level.  All students will use Microsoft Office 365, One Note, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and, Team. The coding programs of Web page design and Basic Coding are programs from the Code.org Curriculum. Students will build and code robots through the program Spike Prime.  All students will learn the fundamental and basic typing (keyboarding) skills through the program of typing club. By the end of the semester, students will have learned a variety of computer parts, use computer skills, use basic coding skills, build several different robot prototypes and coding.

Methods of Instruction:

• Guided Practice
• Teacher Facilitator
• Student Centered

Course Objectives:

Students will be able to apply different computer software programs, skills and basic coding skills to be creative and ready to perform a task.  

Assignments:

Students will be graded on creativity and design of a project

Titled: “ All about Me “  using Animation design from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint /or Web design

Late Assignments Policy

Exams/Tests/ Quizzes: and projects

Vocabulary test on Computer Terminology

Completion of project  using basic character animation, website design, formal or informal document design

 Grading Criteria: 

A (100% - 90%)

B (89%   - 80%)

C (79%   -70%)

D (69%   -60%)

F (59%    - 0%)

Course Requirements:  for In classroom

Students must have: but not required" Ipad.

Supplies Needed   A MUST for Computer Science Class

• Spiral Note Book   " may be supplied by a teacher"