The World of Computer Science (Computer Science, grades 9-12)

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Students will learn about both software and hardware in a computer system. In addition to learning about algorithms and writing programs, they will also learn how the hardware modules that gets the job done. The students will program the popular Arduino, a tiny microprocessor that can control devices attached to it, including littleBits™ electronic modules. Students will use these Arduino apps to build their own robotic devices. The next step will be to program a personal computer (PC) running Windows using a programming language based on C, such as Java or C++. Programming platforms (for editing, compiling, etc.) will be provided. Students will analyze and modify prewritten code and have the opportunity to write code from scratch. They will apply their new skills, for example, to animate an object or synthesize music.