Decision One:
Curriculum Map
Topic: Unit 6: Computer Science Principles
Key Learning(s):
Unit Essential Question(s):
The key learning is to understand the abstract
thinking used to model computational
concepts. Understand the impact
computational science has had on a global
level.
Concept:
Computational Science
Lesson Essential Questions:
What is Computational
Science?
What impact has Computer
Science had on our lives?
Who were the pioneers in
computer science?
Vocabulary:
i.e. Grace Hopper
Other Information:
3.4.10C
3.4.12C,D
How has understanding of computational thinking
and the implementation of computers impacted
the world as a whole?
Concept:
Concept:
Representations of Digital
Data
Computational Manipulation
Lesson Essential Questions:
How is information represented
in digital form?
What is a binary number?
How do I convert information into
a binary number?
Lesson Essential Question
How is data transmitted over a
network?
How are images represented for
storage?
How is data compressed for
storage?
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary:
Bit
Byte
Binary number
Storage
Compression
Pixel
Transmission
Security
Grade:
Computer
Programming 1
Optional
Instructional Tools:
Computer Science Unplugged
Activities
Supplemented Materials
Approximately 10-12 days
Concept:
Lesson Essential Questions:
Vocabulary: