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== Tuesday (10/12/10) ==
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== Archives ==
'''Warmup:'''
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* CS1 - 1819 (Poland) - APS Canvas
* Assume you have the following code:
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* CS1 - 1718 (Poland) - APS Canvas
 
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* CS1 - 1617 (Poland) - Google Classroom
<source lang="Python">
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** [https://docs.google.com/a/apsva.us/document/d/1VnXYBgVIABKBGVYNuoQQ6E_6kUzcNah2TFlM5QgTOW0/edit?usp=sharing 2017 Syllabus]
x = 5
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* [https://sites.google.com/a/apsva.us/ocopcompsci/ CS1 - 1516 (MacLeod)]
a = 8
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* [[CS1 - 1415]]
b = a-x*2
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* [[CS1 - 1314]]
print b
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* [[CS1 - 1213]]
</source>
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* [[CS1 - 1112]]
 
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* [[CS1 - 1011]]
* What does the above program print?
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* [[CS1 - 0910]]
 
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* [[CS1 - 0809]]
'''Agenda:'''
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* [http://www.paulbui.net/wl0708/cs1 CS1 - 0708]
* Values, data types, and variables review
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* [http://www.paulbui.net/wl0607/cs1/schedule.html CS1 - 0607]
* Input review
 
** Write a program that prompts the user to enter his/her first name and store it in a variable named fn.  Your program should print out the name like so: '''Hello FIRSTNAME!  Happy Tuesday!'''
 
* Make sure you have turned in BOTH of the following assignments:
 
** [[Values, Types, and Variables Identification assignment]]
 
** [[HTTLACS: Ch 2 Exercises]]
 
* Introduction to Functions
 
** [[HTTLACS: Ch 3 Exercises]]
 
 
 
== Thursday - Friday (10/7/10 - 10/8/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* Identify the types for the following variables:
 
*# 43
 
*# 3.5
 
*# 2
 
*# "washington"
 
*# "2"
 
*# "lee"
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* [[Values, Types, and Variables Identification assignment]]
 
* [[HTTLACS: Ch 2 Exercises]]
 
 
 
== Tuesday (10/5/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* Complete and submit the HTTLACS: Ch 1 exercises
 
* Submit via School Web Lockers
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* Introduction to data values, variables, and etc. 
 
* Read through [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch02.html How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 2]
 
* Complete the [[Values, Types, and Variables Identification assignment]]
 
* Complete the [[HTTLACS: Ch 2 Exercises]]
 
* Submit both to School Web Lockers
 
 
 
== Friday - Monday (10/1/10 - 10/4/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* Research on the interwebz the following:
 
*# Who invented the Python programming language?
 
*# Where was it invented?
 
*# Who funded the project to develop Python?
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* Any missing quiz demonstrations should be shown when Mr. Bui gets back
 
* Introduction to Python
 
* Begin reading through [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch01.html How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 1]
 
* Complete the [[HTTLACS: Ch 1 Exercises]]
 
* Submit it all in one file to School Web Lockers
 
 
 
== Back To School Night (9/29/10) ==
 
* [[Media:B2snCS1.ppt]]
 
 
 
== Wednesday (9/29/10) ==
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* Work on GvR
 
* GvR Quiz today during 2nd half of class (Steps 1-13)
 
* [[GvR Steps 1-13 Quiz]]
 
* Finish any GvR step demos
 
* Introduction to Python
 
* [http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ch01.html How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Chapter 1]
 
* Complete the following exercises (be sure to number your answers and copy the question text):
 
* [[HTTLACS: Ch 1 Exercises]]
 
* Submit your answers via School Web Lockers
 
 
 
== Monday - Tuesday (9/27/10 - 9/28/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* Fill out the GvR [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zsXAmxEmXZlOQ survey] if you made progress since the last time you completed it
 
* Open a text editor
 
* How would you give each student in the class a random number from 8-10 and another random number from 11-14?
 
* Write down your steps
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* GvR Demos
 
* GvR Quiz later this week
 
 
 
== Thursday - Friday (9/23/10 - 9/24/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* Create a world that looks like the on the board.  It should have a single wall on the same line as Guido
 
* Using an if statement, check to see if the front is clear
 
** If true, then drop a beeper on the ground
 
** Move forward (this should also be under the if statement)
 
* Repeat the above if statement 8 times
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* GvR Conditionals Review
 
* 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]
 
* Introduction to GvR Loops
 
* Work on GvR Steps
 
 
 
== Tuesday - Wednesday (9/21/10 - 9/22/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* Start Guido in the lower left hand corner
 
* Create a GvR program named gvr_warmup_9_20.gvr
 
* At the top of the code, define turnright
 
* Below turnright, define an instruction named stairs
 
*# Move Guido one step forward
 
*# Make Guido turn left once
 
*# Move Guido one step forward
 
*# Turn right
 
* In the main code, run stairs 5 times
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* Work on GvR Steps
 
* Introduction to Conditionals
 
* 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]
 
 
 
== Friday - Monday (9/17/10 - 9/20/10) ==
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* GvR Steps #1-5 overview
 
* Complete GvR Steps #6-10
 
* GvR Steps 1-10 Checkoff & Quiz next week
 
* 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]
 
 
 
== Tuesday - Thursday (9/14/10 - 9/16/10) ==
 
* Complete the [[Introduction to Unix/Linux]]
 
* When you are done, demo to Mr. Bui
 
* Introduction to GvRng (GvR)
 
** Applications -> Programming -> GvRng
 
* [http://gvr.sourceforge.net/lessons/rfrank/ GvR Lessons]
 
* Work through Step 1 of GvR as a class
 
** Proper [[GvR File Naming Rules]]
 
 
 
== Friday - Monday (9/10/10 - 9/13/10) ==
 
'''Warmup:'''
 
* How do we solve problems?
 
# Pair up (with a partner on the other side of the room)
 
# Take out a new sheet of paper and write your names on it
 
# Problem: Mr. Bui is hungry. How would you solve that problem? Write out the steps.
 
# Pause until Mr. Bui says to continue
 
# One solution: Make him a PB&J sandwich. Write out the steps involved in making a PB&J sandwich.
 
# How many steps are necessary in making a PB&J sandwich?
 
# Turn in your steps
 
 
 
'''Agenda:'''
 
* Share sandwich stories
 
* What does ''programming'' mean?
 
* Using the power of the internets, what was the first commercial graphical user interface (GUI) developed for the personal computer?
 
* In what year was the first GUI introduced?
 
* In what year was the Unix operating system developed?
 
* [[Introduction to Unix/Linux]]
 
 
 
== Tuesday - Thursday (9/7/10 - 9/9/10) ==
 
* Introductions
 
* Name cards
 
* Lab setup/config
 
** Login username is your first initial and lastname (e.g. pbui)
 
** Your password is your student ID number
 
** Go to System -> Preferences -> About Me -> Change Password
 
** Acceptable-use policies apply in this lab!
 
* [http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p6_k1SMbS2zvMHJNJBBkFPA Student Surveys]
 
** Fill out and submit
 
* Misc logistics
 
** 20/10 no pass policy
 
** Location of bathrooms
 
** Sign in/out sheets
 
* [[Computer Science I Syllabus]]
 
 
 
* What is computer science?
 
# Pair up
 
# Take out a sheet of paper
 
# Put both of your names on the top right of the page
 
# Complete the following:
 
## List 3 people/things/systems that use computers (e.g. air traffic control)
 
## For each of the above people/things/systems, write down the information that they use (e.g. flight information)
 
## List 3 things you have done in any science class
 
## Define the term: "to compute" or "computation"
 

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