COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS: PROGRAMMING OUR WORLD!
LESSON PLAN OVERVIEW Career: Computer Programmers develop code that allow computers to do what we want them to. Programmers work from instructions written by software developers or other individuals. Lesson: This lesson will introduce students to the career of a Computer Programmer, and how computer programming plays a major role in technologies that we see in everyday life. Grade Level: Elementary Grades Learning Objectives: Students will explore the role of a computer programmer and how computer programming is involved in our daily lives. 〉 〉 〉
Students will identify items that depend on computer programming. Students will identify different ways scenes in games are controlled by programming. Students will gain an introduction to the Computer Programming profession, including common job tasks, salary, career pathway, and credentials required to perform the job.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Lesson Plan Overview ............. 1 Teacher Guide ......................... 2 Lesson Instructions ...................2 Class Message & Video ..............2 Class Discussion Questions ........3 Activities Overview ...................3 Career Insight ......................... 4 Standards Alignments ............. 5 Educator Rubric ....................... 6 Activity #1: Where in the World is Computer Programming? .... 7 Instructions .............................7 Handouts.................................8 Activity #2: Controlling a Game ....................................... 9 Instructions .............................9 Handouts............................... 11
Activity #1: Where in the World is Computer Programming? 〉
Printed handout sheets
Activity #2: Controlling a Game 〉 〉 〉
Printed handout sheets Glue or tape Scissors
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