Exploring Computer Science

This is a book about computers.
Joanna Goode wrote it.
Gail Chapman helped write it.
The University of Oregon made it.

This book is for teachers.
Teachers use it to teach kids.
Kids learn about computer science.
Computer science means learning how computers work.

Please don't copy this book.
Only use it in your own class.

What Is in This Book

This book has many parts.
Each part is called a unit.

Unit 1 is about people and computers.
It is called Human Computer Interaction.
It takes 4 weeks.

Unit 2 is about solving problems.
It takes 4 weeks.

Unit 3 is about making websites.
It is called Web Design.
It takes 5 weeks.

Unit 4 is about giving computers instructions.
This is called programming.
It takes 6 weeks.

Unit 5 is about computers and information.
This is called data.
It takes 6 weeks.

Unit 6 is about robots.
This is called Robotics.
It takes 7 weeks.

Why This Book Was Made

This book helps kids learn about computers.
It is not just about one computer program.
It teaches big ideas about computers.

Kids learn to solve problems.
Kids learn to make steps for computers to follow.
These steps are called algorithms.
Kids learn to write code for computers.
This is called programming.

Kids also learn other things.
They learn how people use computers.
They learn what computers can and cannot do.
They learn how computers affect people.

This book was first used in Los Angeles.
It helped more kids learn computer science.
It helped girls learn computer science.
It helped kids of many backgrounds learn computer science.

Now schools all over the country use this book.

Rules for Using This Book

This book follows computer science rules.
These rules are called standards.
They help teachers know what to teach.

Before Starting This Class

Kids should know algebra first.
This class is like getting ready for college.
It teaches hard things in a simple way.
Kids do not need to know computers before this class.

Computers Needed for This Class

This class works best with a special room.
The room needs tables and chairs.
The room needs computers.

It is best if each kid has one computer.
But two kids can share one computer too.
Kids can still work together and learn.