Elementary Inquiry Group

Session 1 20170227

Agenda

February 27th, 2017
Conference Room
1:00 - 3:00

Rough agenda for the meeting:

1:00 - 2:00

1. Introductions
2. Purpose of Inquiry
3. Topics
   1. Computational Thinking
      1. Digital
         • Code.org
      2. Unplugged
         • CS Unplugged
         • Code.org Unplugged 3 - Graph Paper Programming; Main Goal: Help students understand how “coding” works. Sample Drawings/Algorithms Kit; Programming Instructions Card; Large grid graph paper; Markers, pens, or pencils (two or three colors)
   2. Computers and Communication Devices
      1. Digital
      2. Unplugged
         • Code.org Unplugged 10 - The Internet; Main Goal: Students will learn how the Internet works, as it relates to URL addresses and web pages. DNS Translation Table; Server Address Name Tags; Message Packets; #10 envelopes; Scissors
   3. Media Arts
      1. Digital
         • Scratch
         • CS Discoveries
      2. Unplugged
         • 3 Act Math Lessons - All
         • Tire example
         • Others: 1, 2, 3
   4. Curricular Competencies -“Off-the-shelf” Units
      • Antarctica Project
      • Design a Board Game
      • Creating a Probability Game Based on a Story

2:00 - 3:00

1. Set next Meeting Date & Time
2. Explore Resources (Computer Lab)
3. Other:
   • Shared Resources
   • Grade 6 & 7 Math & Science
   • Templeton directions: CSL and STEM
   • STEM Summer School at Van Tech

Original Session 1 Agenda 20170227 - GDrive