2 Resources in 1 to get you jumpstarted in teaching ECS!

First, you will receive 2 Google Docs that contains lesson plans & pacing for the entire Exploring Computer Science semester curriculum as well student worksheets to accompany various activities. The plans include:

Key Features:

Structured Daily Plans

• Clear objectives for each day
• Material Lists
• Minute-by-minute lesson flows
• Specific activities to use as supplement for the CS Discoveries course

Curriculum Adaptations

• JavaScript
• Integrated Scratch throughout units
• Incorporated Code.org lessons (CS Discoveries) where appropriate
• Maintained Mississippi CTE Framework alignment

Engaging Activities

• Hands-on projects and challenges
• Collaborative group work
• Real-world applications
• Interactive demonstrations

Assessment Integration

• Exit tickets and reflections
• Project rubrics
• Peer evaluations
• Portfolio development

Technology Integration

• Google Sites for portfolios
• Replit for JavaScript coding
• Teachable Machine for AI
• Google Sheets for data science
• EV3/VEX for robotics

21st Century Skills

• Critical thinking exercises
• Collaborative problem-solving
• Digital citizenship
• Career exploration

Each unit builds on previous knowledge while introducing new concepts. The plans provide explicit instructions for educators, including:

• Discussion prompts
• Code examples
• Time management guidance
• Differentiation strategies
• Assessment criteria

The curriculum concludes with students creating comprehensive digital portfolios showcasing their journey through computer science, preparing them for advanced courses or career exploration in technology fields.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE!

Complete Materials for All 8 Units:

Unit 1: Orientation & Skills - Safety forms, digital citizenship scenarios, career exploration worksheets, portfolio setup guides

Unit 2: Human-Computer Interaction - IoT investigation sheets, social media analysis templates, cloud computing activities

Unit 3: Problem Solving - Escape room challenges, algorithm templates, binary conversion exercises, search/sort activities

Unit 4: Programming - JavaScript reference sheets, debugging challenges, function libraries, budget tracker project materials

Unit 5: Data Science - Survey design guides, visualization templates, bias detection worksheets, group project rubrics

Unit 6: Artificial Intelligence - Prompt engineering exercises, ethics debate materials, Teachable Machine project guides

Unit 7: Robotics - Robot building checklists, programming challenges, sensor worksheets, final competition materials

Unit 8: Cybersecurity - CIA triad activities, phishing simulations, case study templates, awareness campaign projects

Additional Resources:

• Assessment Tools - Formative and summative rubrics, peer evaluation forms, self-assessment checklists
• Technology Requirements - Hardware/software specifications, alternatives for different budgets
• Implementation Guides - Setup instructions, troubleshooting tips, adaptation strategies

Each resource is designed to be:

✅ Ready to print and use immediately (but editable in Google Doc form for any minor changes you'd like to make for your classroom!)

✅ Aligned with learning objectives

✅ Adaptable for different classroom setups

✅ Inclusive of diverse learning needs

✅ Connected to real-world applications

Please note this resource is meant to use in conjunction with/supplement Code.org's CS Discoveries course. Slides are not included!