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See Appendix A,B,C, for Licensing & Attribution Information

CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode

GNU Public License

Any included Programming Code Is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0

EUPL (European Union Public Licence) Code and Content is also licensed under EUPL 1.2 or later

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Objective, Overview, & Introduction

Welcome to Programming Introduction

In this lesson we’ll teach you about why Programming is so important
We will explore the questions: “Why is learning and understanding Programming and Coding important?” and “How does Programming affect my day to day life?”

This learning module has an accompanying Student Lesson Guide found “Programming Introduction - Student”

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What You Will Know...

Prior Knowledge & Certifications

Basic understanding of how computers are used
Understanding that our world is run with computers

What You Will Know & Be Able To Do

Have a greater level of understanding on why Programming is important
How Programing and Coding is part of all our daily lives
Understand how to find and register for on-line Programming resources like code.org

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Resources & Materials Needed

PC, Laptop or Raspberry Pi or device that can access the internet
Student Lesson Guide:

“Programming Introduction - Student”

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How You Will Be Measured

Rubric link (coming Soon)
Any assignments you will turn in to the Google classroom… Check the Stream

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New Words or Concepts...

Programming
Coding
Computer Science
Bits, Bytes, Words

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I got this… can I jump Ahead?

No… It’s a short presentation, and then some individual and group activities

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Why Learn To Program or Code?

https://pixabay.com/photos/woman-programming-glasses-reflect-3597095/

https://pixabay.com/photos/engineer-code-coding-software-4690505/

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Coding is another language

Language teaches you how to communicate and teaches logical thinking
Language also strengthens both verbal and and written skills
When you are exposed to different languages it helps you to understand the world around you better
Coding has a language all its own. Every letter in the Alphabet has a special formula of 0’s and 1’s that represent it

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Coding Fosters Creativity

By experimenting, you learn and strengthen your brains
Even when you make a mistake you learn
Being creative is part of the process and not always the product

https://www.needpix.com/photo/1730723/the-internet-girl-portable-computer-work-commitment-code-programming-studio

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Brain Science...

“Coding Good”

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https://medium.com/datadriveninvestor/coding-is-good-for-your-brain-e067063a493e

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Coding Helps You With Math Skills

Coding helps you to be able to

Visualize abstract concepts
Lets you apply math to real-world situations
Makes math fun and creative

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Let’s say a bit about “MATH”... There is no such thing as a “Math Brain”. If you have said “I’m just not good at math, I don’t have a math brain”, YOU ARE WRONG…

https://medium.com/@john_marsh7/how-math-can-help-you-to-develop-brain-d78bda125a50

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Coding Improves Your Writing Academic Performance

When you learn to code, you also learn to understand how to plan and organize thoughts
This can lead to better writing skills that can be built upon as your coding skills develop over time

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https://geneticliteracyproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/brain-math-picture-4.jpg

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Coding Helps You Become Confident Problem Solvers

You learn that there is no one way to do something, even if your way didn’t work
You can improve upon what you have already done without worrying about failing
Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age
Learning coding at any age prepares you for the future.

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Computer Science is Changing Everything

Watch this Youtube video “Computer Science is Changing Everything“

Take some notes and be ready to discuss what you learned.

Pay attention to who is being interviewed.
Did they say anything you find interesting?
What do you agree with? What do you not agree with?

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Assignment #1 - 3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Learn Programming

Read the article 3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Learn Programming. Spend about 8-10 min reading and taking some notes. You will probably be turning this into a Google Classroom assignment. Check out the Stream.
“Chunk” the paragraphs and write 1 summary or overview sentence with the main concept for each paragraph
Then Specifically write a short (2-4 sentences) answering or addressing the following questions or statements:

What does the statement “In fact, software is running your life” mean?
“You don't have to learn computer programming to solve the problems of the world, but you can very well solve yours” - What does this statement mean to you?
When trying to solve a problem, what do you need to do before you start coding?
How does learning to code “transform yourself into a solution-driven individual”?
Do you believe that coding helps “You become patient because you know there is always a solution”? Why?

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Signing up for code.org

Wait for instructions

You will get a class code link
You will use your firstName lastName as your display name

This will create a user ID of firstName_lastName

Use your Personal Email, NOT a school Email (Why?)

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www.Code.org

We are going to sign up for a class on www.code.org

You can create a personal account
Use a personal Email, so you can continue learning in a year from now…

Ask Your Teacher for the class code

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www.code.org

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www.code.org

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www.code.org

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www.code.org

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Thank You.

QUestions?

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Reference

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Education Standards

California's 2013 CTE Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
California Math Common Core Standards
California English Common Core Standards
California History-Social Science Standards
California English Language Development Standards
Next Generation Science Standards (1)
California's 2013 CTE Standards (2)
Related Instructional Objectives (SWBAT...)

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Reference Slides

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Appendix

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Can I Get A Copy Of These Slides? Yes, Probably...

Most presentation lecture slides can be found indexed on www.steamclown.org and maybe blogged about here on Jim The STEAM Clown’s Blog, and on STEAM Clown’s Mechatronics Engineering Google site, where you can search for the presentation title. While you are there, sign up for email updates

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Appendix A: License & Attribution

This interpretation is primarily the Intellectual Property of Jim Burnham, Top STEAM Clown, at STEAMClown.org
This presentation and content is distributed under the Creative Commons License CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
My best attempt to properly attribute, or reference any other sources or work I have used are listed in Appendix C

Please maintain this slide with any modifications you make

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Appendix B: License & Attribution

This interpretation is primarily the Intellectual Property of Jim Burnham, Top STEAM Clown, at STEAMClown.org
The programming code found in this presentation or linked to on my Github site is distributed under the:

GNU General Public License v3.0
European Union Public Licence EUPL 1.2 or later

My best attempt to properly attribute, or reference any other sources or work I have used are listed in Appendix C

Please maintain this slide with any modifications you make

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Appendix C: Primary Sources & Attribution for Material Used

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Much of this interpretation is primarily the Intellectual Property of Jim Burnham, Top STEAM Clown, at STEAMClown.org, My best attempt to properly attribute, or reference any other sources or work I have used are listed below. The programming code found in this presentation or linked to on my Github site is distributed under the:

GNU General Public License v3.0
European Union Public Licence EUPL 1.2 or later

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