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I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
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Introduction to Robotics lecture slides 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade
This resource contains 10 PowerPoint slides that can be used for an Introduction into Robotics Class. The Class could be middle school or high school. Definitions of automation and robotics are provided. A short history of Robotics is presented. The final slide brings up some things to reflect on. The resource is meant to be creative and to stimulate students interest in Robotics.
7th - 10th
Robotics
Also included in:Â High School Computer Science Curriculum
Fundamental physics laws and formulae in robotics, middle school, high school
This document represents a classroom presentation on the fundamental laws of physics and mechanics that are applied to robotics. The presentation is done at the middle school to fresh in high school levels which means no calculus in the formulae and the formulae and a little simplified to illustrate practical concepts. A couple of activities / assessments are also provided at the end. It is a useful document that can cover intro into robotics activities for 1-2 classes.
7th - 10th
Physical Science, Physics, Robotics
Also included in:Â High School Computer Science Curriculum
NO PREP Javascript with App Labs Course | Exercises | Middle School
These are 15 exercises for Unit 2 Intro Into Javascript with App Lab: - multiple choice Q & A (4 choices, 1 correct answer) - open ended questions & definitions - basic code - Y/N questions - T/F questions The exercises cover data types with an emphasis on numbers and strings. The answers are provided. This middle school resource goes hand-in-hand with the presentation slides and Unit 2 Lesson's Plan. Download this resource and augment your Intro To Coding with Javascript materials! Do not fo
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â JavaScript App Lab | Make Mobile Apps | Bundle | Middle School | High School
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Robotics | Middle School | High School | U1
Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. This is the first unit of the course. The unit introduces VEX Technologies, describes the robot physically and electronically,
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Algorithms | Middle School | U8
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce algorithms. There are 3 proposed exercises. Code is currently not included. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The cours
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Parrot Game Solution Explained | Scratch Coding | Middle School | Elementary
Intro to Scratch Coding and Programming Course for Elementary or Middle School. In this resource you will find the Scratch code and extensive explanations on how to design the Parrot Game according to the specs. The resource teaches kids: - how to plan and design a basic 2D computer game - how to define and control sprites with your keyboard - how and where to test collisions between sprites - how to make sprites appear and disappear - how and when to define variables - standard sequences, lo
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Intro to Scratch Coding Bundle | Middle School | Programming
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lesson Plan | Middle School | High School | U1
Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. This is the first unit of the course. The unit introduces VEX Technologies, describes the robot physically and electronically,
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Students Database in Python, classroom activity, high school level
The following program creates a students database and manipulates its data. The level is high school but the activity can be done with more advanced middle schoolers as well. This can be used as a classroom activity or group project and it can cover 1-2 periods. Full Python code is provided with the resource. A Word doc with the code can be provided upon purchase.
7th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lecture | Lists | Middle School | U9
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes introduce students to lists. Multiple examples with lists are presented. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The course is stru
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Blocks | Middle School | U7
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce blocks. There are 2 geometrical problems to be implemented and their code is included. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Intro to AI | Artificial Intelligence | Middle School | High School
Welcome to our new exciting AI Module for Middle School or High School! This course is designed for students who are relatively advanced in coding (or at least intermediate). The module introduces a number of current AI and ML related topics including face and sentiment recognition, text2speech, motion detection etc. The code is in Scratch with specialized extensions. There will be different extensions covering different modules. The extensions are generally powerful and designed to be age
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's Intro to AI | Middle School
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Lecture | Miscellaneous | Middle School | U10
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes cover a variety of items usually covered in an Intro to Coding Course. Among them: how to comment code, how to use math, comparison and logical operators and the console. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle scho
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Lists | Middle School | U9
This VEX VR Coding hands-on exercises introduce lists. There are 5 exercises and code is provided for all of them. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of VEX. The cours
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Middle School | Sensors | U5
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce the distance, location and eye sensors. There are 10 exercises including hands-on coding. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Javascript with App Lab Exercises Unit 0 Intro Into Coding Middle School
These are 20 exercises for Unit 0 Intro Into Javascript with App Lab: - multiple choice Q & A (4 choices, 1 correct answer) - open ended questions & definitions - basic code - Y/N questions - T/F questions The answers are provided. This middle school resource goes hand-in-hand with the presentation slides and Unit 0 Lesson's Plan. Download this resource and augment your Intro To Coding with Javascript materials! Do not forget to leave a review, TpT gives you credits for that.
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â JavaScript App Lab | Make Mobile Apps | Bundle | Middle School | High School
Exercises for Javascript with App Lab Unit 1 Variable Middle School
These are the exercise for Unit 1 of the Exercises for Javascript with App Lab Unit 1 Variable for Middle School. There are 20 questions, T/F, multiple choices and open ended. The keys are provided. The resource goes hand in hand with the presentation slides and the lesson's plan! Download this excellent resource and do not forget to leave a review for TpT credit!
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â JavaScript App Lab | Make Mobile Apps | Bundle | Middle School | High School
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Robotics | Middle School | High School | U2
These VEX VR Coding lecture notes introduce drive train instructions. These instructions will cause your robot to move forward, in reverse and to turn around with a certain number of degrees. We can also configure the speed of the robot. This is Unit 2 of the Course. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Middle School | High School | U2
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce drive train instructions. There are 10 exercises and most of them involve hands-on coding. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high school students into coding through the engaging ecosystem of
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
Bias in Data | Quiz | AI | ML| Middle School
Welcome to our new exciting AI Module for Middle School or High School! This course is designed for students who are relatively advanced in coding (or at least intermediate). This is a quiz on bias in data. The quiz covers the basics of bias in data with examples. There are 10 questions, most of them being MC (Multiple Choice). The answers are provided. Get this now and leave us a TpT Store review! For other exciting K12 CS resources follow our TpT Store! License: one resource per teacher
7th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Adrian's Intro to AI | Middle School
Adrian's Intro to VEX VR Coding | Exercises | Loops | Middle High School | U3
These VEX VR Coding exercises introduce loops. There are 10 exercises and most of them involve hands-on coding. Answers are provided. Repeat, repeat until, while and forever loops are covered. Calling all the new Robotics / VEX Coaches / Coding / Computer Science teachers! This is an introductory course into VEX VR Coding similar to the ones provided by VEX Education but with all the lecture notes, lesson plans and exercises in the same place. The objective is to get middle school and high
7th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology
Also included in:Â Elementary Coding and Computing Curriculum
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About the store
Experience
I teach computer science in a SoFla High School. I am a Certified FL K12 Educator and FL K12 Computer Science Certified.
In the past I qualified a middle school VEX team to the State of FL level of the VEX competition. I am also part of the State of Florida K12 Computer Science Standards Revisions team.
Classes I teach:
IT Fundamentals
Advanced IT Honors
AP CSP (Advanced Placements): standard College Board driven curriculum with Python, Scratch and pseudo code
Programming languages:
- Python
- Javascript
- JAVA
Block- based / natural language:
- Scratch
- pseudo code
Robotics:
- VEX block code
Teaching style
- NGSSS
- emphasis on hands-on and project based learning
- individual and group projects
- diversified testing
- tiers and scaffolding
- I encourage innovation
- I encourage critical thinking
Awards & shining teacher moments
Last year I qualified a middle school VEX robotics team into the State of Florida competition.
My own education history
Master Degree in Computer Engineering
Master Degree in Computers Architecture
Additional biographical information
I've been teaching K12 CS and Engineering for 4 years now and I love it! In a previous life I was a corporate software engineer and I occasionally taught Higher Ed as an Adjunct.
I have a structured but creative approach to teaching coding with an emphasis on project based learning and thinking outside of the box. Creativity, innovation and self confidence are always encouraged.
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