Build Your Computational Thinking Skills

by Christopher Harris, Joel Gennari (Illustrator)

Overview

The dozen activities in this book don't require a computer, but will help readers become masters at computational thinking. This volume stars out with activities highlighting the necessity of giving clear, direct instructions. It continues to include instructions that introduce readers to concept of computer languages, commenting on codes, number systems, and the importance of binary in coding. Fun illustrations and informative sidebars help make the volume engaging, while back matter elements like a glossary and further reading section reinforce what readers have learned and offer ways to learn more about thinking like a coder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781978510623
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Unplugged Activities for Future Coders Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

The PB&J Project: Giving Clear Instructions 8

Command Line Drawing 10

Rules of the Coders 12

IF You Can 15

Build a Coding Mindset 18

Commenting on Code 20

Create Comments 23

Find Your Match! 25

It's Binary 30

Speaking in Tones 34

Number Systems Sort 37

Testing Memory 40

Answer Key 42

Glossary 44

Further Reading 46

Index 47