Curriculum
Purpose: To acquire and strengthen computer programming skills and knowledge. Students will work with the object-oriented programming language known as Java.
Activities: Students will learn the fundamentals of the Java programming language. They will write basic and complex Java programs to develop high quality, working software that solves real problems.
Purpose: To give students a fulfilling experience in which they can apply math, science, technology, programming, engineering, and creativity through challenging tasks.
Activities: Students will learn to read and write programs to experiment with a robot they build. They will learn to program their robot to interact with the environment and conduct labs to experiment with their robot.
In their Computer Science courses, students will learn the fundamentals of operating the most common computer programs including Google Spreadsheets, Slides, Docs, and web browsing. Students will regularly practice and improve their typing and other technical skills. Most importantly, our Pioneer middle school students will learn about digital citizenship and how to use technology in a safe, responsible, and respectful way.