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− | == Monday (9/29/08) ==
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− | * Introduction to Python
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− | ** [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch01.xhtml How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 1]
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− | ** Complete the Chapter 1 Exercises. Due at the beginning of class on Wednesday (10/1/08)
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− | ** [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch02.xhtml HTTLACS: Chapter 2]
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− | == Thursday (9/25/08) ==
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− | * Prepare to demo random Steps 8 - 13
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− | * Work on GvR and study for the quiz, which will be at the second half of class.
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− | * The quiz will be on GvR Steps 1-13. It will be open-book, open-note, and CLOSED-PERSON
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− | * [[GvR Steps 1-13 Quiz]]
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− | * Introduction to Python
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− | ** [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch01.xhtml How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 1]
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− | ** Read Chapter 1 by Monday (9/29/08)
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− | == Back to School Night ==
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− | * [[Media:B2snCS1.ppt]]
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− | == Tuesday (9/23/08) ==
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− | '''Warmup:'''
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− | * Create a world where Guido starts facing north and at location (5, 5)
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− | * Using a while loop, make Guido turn left as long as he is not facing west
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− | * After that while loop, make Guido move forward as long as his front is clear
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− | * Make Guido turn left
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− | * Using a third while loop, make Guido move forward once again as long as his front is clear
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− | '''Agenda:'''
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− | * Randomize seats
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− | * Everyone should be on Steps 14, 15, or 16 today.
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− | * GvR Quiz #2 this Thursday
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− | * GvR Demos #2 this Thursday (Steps 8 - 13)
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− | * GvR Review
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− | ** if statements
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− | ** do statements
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− | ** nested statements
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− | ** while statements
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− | ** nested everything!
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− | == Friday (9/19/08) ==
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− | * Work on GvR Steps and your goal should be to complete through Step 13, 14, OR 15
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− | * Demo your [[GvR Steps 1-7 Demo Assignments: Period 1 & 6]]
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− | * Massive GvR Review
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− | ** if statements
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− | ** do statements
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− | ** nested statements
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− | * At the end of class, 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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− | == Wednesday (9/17/08) ==
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− | '''Agenda - Normal'''
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− | * [[GvR Steps 1-7 Quiz]]
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− | * [[GvR Steps 1-7 Demo Assignments: Period 1 & 6]]
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− | * Continue the GvR steps. Try to reach steps 10-12 by the end of the day.
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− | * At the end of class, 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 - Experienced'''
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− | * [[GvR Steps 1-7 Quiz]]
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− | * Demo GvR Steps 13, 14, OR 15
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− | * Continue to finish Gvr Steps 15, 16, 17
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− | == Monday (9/15/08) ==
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− | * GvR Review
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− | ** Basic instructions
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− | ** World builder
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− | ** Compound instructions
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− | ** if statements
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− | ** do statement
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− | * GvR Review Exercise
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− | ** Define a new compound instruction called spin that makes Guido turnleft four times
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− | ** Define a new compound instruction called run that makes Guido move five times
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− | ** Make Guido run, put down a beeper, run, put down a beeper, run, and then spin
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− | * GvR Steps 1-7 Checkoff & Quiz on Wednesday (9/17/08)
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− | * Continue with your GvR
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− | * At the end of class, 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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− | == Thursday (9/11/08) ==
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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 - Normal'''
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− | * Review GvR Steps 1-3
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− | * Continue working on GvR steps. End of class goal: complete GvR up through Steps 8, 9, or 10
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− | '''Agenda - Experienced'''
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− | * On your own, review GvR Steps 1 - 12
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− | * Work on GvR Step 13 and on
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− | * Simple GvR binary adder
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− | == Tuesday (9/9/08) ==
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− | '''Warmup'''
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− | * Who invented the Python programming language?
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− | '''Agenda - Normal'''
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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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− | * Overview of Steps 2 and 3
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− | * Work through Steps 2 and 3
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− | * Overview of Steps 4 and 5
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− | * Work through Steps 4 and 5
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− | * Continue working through as many steps as you can! Remember to save all files using the proper [[GvR File Naming Rules]]
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− | * Demo your Unix activity
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− | '''Agenda - Experienced'''
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− | * On your own, review GvR Steps 1 - 12
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− | * Work on GvR Step 13
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− | == Friday (9/5/08) ==
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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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− | * [[Introduction to Unix/Linux]]
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− | == Tuesday - Thursday (9/2/08 - 9/4/08) ==
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− | * Introductions
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− | * 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 the same as your username (e.g. pbui)
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− | ** CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
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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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− | ** Share several snippets with class
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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 in the top right of the page
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− | # a) List 5 things that use computers
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− | # b) List 5 things you have done in any science class
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− | # c) Define the term: "to compute" or "computation"
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− | # Turn in your definition
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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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− | * What does ''programming'' mean?
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