MON: Computational Thinking 1 - Abstraction

Do Now:

• Click on the "Academic Conversations" image and review ALL FIVE techniques

Learning Target(s):

• I can use models and simulations to raise and answer questions.
• I can use my Academic Conversation techniques to discuss complex concepts

Homework:

• NONE (but soon)

Announcement(s):

• Library is CLOSED this week.  NEW SCHEDULE when we return from Thanksgiving Break
• Friday is our final trip to The Spot: STDs!

Agenda:

Introduction to Computational Thinking & Abstraction [10]

• Definition of Computational Thinking
• "Dog Animal Food" as an abstraction

Essential Questions: [10]

• What is a model or simulation?
• Feasibility of simulators versus live testing?
• What is the impact of using simulators?
• How are simulators used in business and society?

Task [30]

• Instructions [5]
• Each group has a short program to look at. 
• You can change the VARIABLES in the code to see what everything does but don't move the blocks or you will break it
• Don't be afraid if you have never seen anything like this before
• If your code uses more than one SPRITE click on the sprites in the lower right side of the Snap Window.
• Individual work [10]
• INDIVIDUALLY look at the code for your group's simulation
• Think about these questions as you silently look at/mess around with the code
1. What does the code do?
2. What is the program’s purpose?
3. HOW does it do what it does: WHAT is the abstraction?
4. What impacts might this program  have?
5. What are the benefits of your code’s simulation?
• Group work/discussion [15]
• Using the Academic Conversations Techniques discuss all FIVE questions.
• Your GOAL is for everyone in the group to understand the answers enough to summarize the group's discussion.
• You will be assessed on your use of the discussion techniques and your summary.

• Groups 1: Paint with Splotches
• 5,6,11,12
• 15,16,17,18
• 32(@C2), 3, 4
• Groups 2: Math Trainer
• 7,8,9,10
• 21,22,27,28
• Groups 3: Constraint
• 13,14,19,20
• 23,24,25,26
• 29,30,31

Paraphrase and Summarize for credit [10 ]

• Write your Summary HERE