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− | == Friday (10/1/10) == | + | == [[IBCS1 - Archives]] == |
− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Research on the interwebz the following:
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− | *# Who invented the Python programming language?
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− | *# Where was it invented?
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− | *# Who funded the project to develop Python? (Hint: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guido_van_Rossum Guido Van Rossum])
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * Any missing quiz demonstrations should be shown when Mr. Bui gets back
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− | * Introduction to data values, variables, and etc.
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− | * Read through [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch02.html How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 2]
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− | * Complete the following exercises
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− | *# Try the following code in a program: '''print n = 7'''
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− | *#* The above should crash, change it to two lines of code so that you can '''print n''' and it works
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− | *# Take the sentence: '''All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.''' Store each word in a separate variable, then print out the sentence on one line using print.
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− | *# Add parenthesis to the expression 6 * 1 - 2 to change its value from 4 to -6.
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− | *# Take the following code:
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− | <source lang="Python>
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− | print "Hello"
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− | print "Washington-Lee"
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− | print "Generals"
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− | </source>
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− | and comment out (#) the '''print "Washington-Lee" ''' so that it does not run.
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− | *# test
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− | == Back To School Night (9/29/10) ==
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− | * [[Media:B2snIBCS1.ppt]]
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− | == Wednesday (9/29/10) ==
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− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Use the internets and find images of a "computer punch card" and the machine that uses them
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * Cybersecurity Field Trip - October 15th
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− | * Introduction to Python
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− | * [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch01.html How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 1]
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− | * Complete the following exercises (be sure to number your answers and copy the question text):
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− | *# Put your name and date at the top of the text file
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− | *# Define the words '''high-level language''' and '''low-level language''' to a middle-schooler
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− | *# What is a '''program'''?
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− | *# What does '''debugging''' mean?
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− | *# Define '''syntax errors''', runtime errors''', and '''semantic errors'''
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− | *# What is the difference between a '''formal language''' and a natural language'''?
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− | *# Write the print statement that prints the following "YOURNAME is a rock star!"
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− | *# Write a program that says “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” 10 times.
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− | * Submit your answers via School Web Lockers
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− | * Introduction to data values, variables, and etc.
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− | == Monday (9/27/10) ==
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− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Please update Mr. Bui on the GvR Step that you are on by filling out this [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zsXAmxEmXZlOQ survey]
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * GvR Quiz today during 2nd half of class (Steps 1-13)
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− | * [[GvR Steps 1-13 Quiz]]
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− | * Finish any GvR step demos
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− | * Introduction to Python
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− | * [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch01.html How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 1]
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− | * Complete the following exercises (be sure to number your answers and copy the question text):
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− | *# Put your name and date at the top of the text file
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− | *# Define the words '''high-level language''' and '''low-level language''' to a middle-schooler
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− | *# What is a '''program'''?
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− | *# What does '''debugging''' mean?
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− | *# Define '''syntax errors''', runtime errors''', and '''semantic errors'''
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− | *# What is the difference between a '''formal language''' and a natural language'''?
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− | *# Write the print statement that prints the following "YOURNAME is a rock star!"
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− | *# Write a program that says “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” 10 times.
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− | * Submit your answers to via School Web Lockers
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− | == Thursday (9/23/10) ==
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− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Please update Mr. Bui on the GvR Step that you are on by filling out this [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zsXAmxEmXZlOQ survey]
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− | * Create a world that looks like the on the board. It should have a single wall on the same line as Guido
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− | * Using an if statement, check to see if the front is clear
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− | ** If true, then drop a beeper on the ground
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− | ** Move forward (this should also be under the if statement)
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− | * Repeat the above if statement 8 times
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * Review If conditionals
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− | * Review Do looping
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− | * Work on GvR Steps
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− | * Introduction to While loops
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− | * Random GvR 7-13 Demo Checkoffs
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− | * Quiz next Monday (9/27/10)
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− | == Tuesday (9/21/10) ==
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− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Start Guido in the lower left hand corner
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− | * Create a GvR program named gvr_warmup_9_20.gvr
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− | * At the top of the code, define turnright
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− | * Below turnright, define an instruction named stairs
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− | *# Move Guido one step forward
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− | *# Make Guido turn left once
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− | *# Move Guido one step forward
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− | *# Turn right
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− | * In the main code, run stairs 5 times
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * Please update Mr. Bui on the GvR Step that you are on by filling out this [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zsXAmxEmXZlOQ survey]
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− | * Introduction to Conditionals
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− | * Work on GvR Steps
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− | == Friday (9/17/10) ==
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− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Please update Mr. Bui on the GvR Step that you are on by filling out this [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zsXAmxEmXZlOQ survey]
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * GvR Steps #1-5 overview
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− | * Complete GvR Steps #6-10
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− | * GvR Steps 1-10 Checkoff & Quiz next week
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− | * If you are done with 1-10...keep going!
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− | == Wednesday (9/15/10) ==
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− | * Complete the [[Introduction to Unix/Linux]]
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− | * When you are done, demo to Mr. Bui
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− | * Introduction to GvRng (GvR)
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− | ** Applications -> Programming -> GvRng
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− | * [http://gvr.sourceforge.net/lessons/rfrank/ GvR Lessons]
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− | * Work through Step 1 of GvR as a class
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− | ** Proper [[GvR File Naming Rules]]
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− | == Monday (9/13/10) ==
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− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Using the power of the internets, what was the first commercial graphical user interface (GUI) developed for the personal computer?
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− | * In what year was the first GUI introduced?
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− | * In what year was the Unix operating system developed?
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * What does ''programming'' mean?
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− | ** Hint: Think in terms of "programming a robot"
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− | * [[Introduction to Unix/Linux]]
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− | == Thursday (9/9/10)== | |
− | * Finish going over syllabus
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− | * What is computer science?
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− | # Pair up
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− | # Take out a sheet of paper
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− | # Put both of your names on the top right of the page
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− | # Complete the following:
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− | ## List 3 people/things/systems that use computers (e.g. air traffic control)
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− | ## For each of the above people/things/systems, write down the information that they use (e.g. flight information)
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− | ## List 3 things you have done in any science class
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− | ## Define the term: "to compute" or "computation"
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− | * How do we solve problems?
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− | # Pair up again (with a different partner)
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− | # Take out a new sheet of paper and write your names on it
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− | # Problem: Mr. Bui is hungry. How would you solve that problem? Write out the steps.
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− | # Pause until Mr. Bui says to continue
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− | # One solution: Make him a PB&J sandwich. Write out the steps involved in making a PB&J sandwich.
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− | # How many steps are necessary in making a PB&J sandwich?
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− | # Turn in your steps
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− | * Share sandwich stories
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− | == Tuesday (9/7/10) ==
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− | * Introductions
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− | * [[IB Computer Science I Syllabus]]
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− | * Name cards
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− | * Misc logistics
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− | ** 20/10 no pass policy
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− | ** Location of bathrooms
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− | ** Sign in/out sheets
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− | * Lab setup/config
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− | ** Login username is your first initial and lastname (e.g. pbui)
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− | ** Your password is your student ID number
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− | ** Go to System -> Preferences -> About Me -> Change Password
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− | ** Acceptable-use policies apply in this lab!
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− | * [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zvMHJNJBBkFPA Student Surveys]
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− | ** Fill out and submit
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