Middle School Computer Science II

Grades 7-8

Credit:

Term: 1 Semester

Subject Type: Elective

Prerequisite(s): Middle School Computer Science I

Build on foundational technology skills by exploring programming, data, and the impact of computing in daily life. Middle School Computer Science II is the second semester of a two-part course that introduces students to both block-based and text-based coding, as well as ethical considerations in our digital world.

In this course, students will learn:

Data Analysis
Types of Programming
Functions & Algorithms
Ethics & Privacy

Students write programs using Scratch and Python, create simulations, and investigate computing’s influence on culture and society. Projects and real-world examples help students apply what they’ve learned while strengthening their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Unit 1: Data & Analysis
Unit 2: Algorithms & Programming
Unit 3: Computational Thinking
Unit 4: Program Design
Unit 5: Cultural Impact
Unit 6: Semester Review & Exam

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