Coding

In Coding Magnet, we use Code.org’s platform to learn concepts, skills and underlying ideas to build various projects using code at every grade level.  By the end of the 3 year program, students will have an understanding of Game Design, Iteration, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.

6th Grade: In the Fundamentals of Computer Science, we stack blocks to understand and develop computer science skills such as syntax, conditionals, functions and events. The use of block-based coding is an essential stepping stone to learning an existing programming language. The language 'under the hood' of Code.org's block based learning is JavaScript. We will also learn about Video Game Design using a platform called Gamestar Mechanic.  We will study concepts of gaming, such as Elements of Gameplay, Continuous Iteration, Replay Value, etc.

7th Grade: In our Computer Science Discoveries curriculum, students learning HTML and CSS for web development, allowing them to create webpages and multi-page websites.  We also introduce JavaScript while incorporating other skills such as Debugging and Iteration to create interactive animations and games. App Lab and wireframing will also be introduced to create fun and useful apps that can be played on a phone

8th Grade: On Code.org's Web Lab, we are creating animations and interactive games using JavaScript. We use Code.org's App Lab to design and create mobile apps that can be played on your phone or device. Using App Lab and Adafruit’s Circuit Playground, students will also develop programs that utilize hardware inputs and outputs using circuit boards.

Partnerships: CS4ALL, Games4Change, CSED week, Hour of Code Week

HOUR OF CODE WEEK Hundreds of students in Ms. Wulff's Magnet class completed at least an Hour of Code this year	MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT Using Wireframes to develop our concepts before creating our mobile apps	JAVASCRIPT JavaScript is the language of the internet, making sites interactive and fun for the users