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Middle M/J Coding Fundamentals

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Description

Learn the basic building blocks of coding using HTML to create a web page and use the in-course Python Guided Activity to try your hand at programming with Python. You’ll learn how to use functions and loops to write small programs and create basic graphics. In addition, you will learn about career opportunities in the coding field. This course will give you the experience you need to begin coding on your own, and it will get you ready to take more advanced coding courses in the future! This course provides middle school elective credit. 

Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course: 

https://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/16526 

 

Module 1: Coding with HTML 

  • Understanding HTML
  • Designing with HTML
  • Adding Color with HTML 
  • Linking and Testing HTML 

 

Module 2: Coding with Python 

  • Software Development Life Cycle 
  • Solving Problems with Algorithms 
  • Python Variables 
  • Coding with Python 

 

Module 3: Coding Logic 

  • User Input 
  • If and Else Statements 
  • Databases 
  • Concatenation 
  • Project Management 

 

Module 4: Get Creative with Code 

  • Turtle Graphics 
  • Loops
  • Binary Numbers 
  • Calculating with Python 

 

 

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.*** 

***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course. ?