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Fundamentals of Computer Science

December 17, 2025

Agenda

1. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

December 16, 2025

Agenda

1. Winter Pixel Puzzles

Complete the Pixel Puzzle handout.

2. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

December 15, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal Prompt

What are your plans for the Winter Break?

2. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 12, 2025

Agenda

1. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

December 11, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 7: Mini-Project: Career Journeys

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 10, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 6: Making Sprites

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 9, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 5: Swimming Fish with Sprite Lab

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 8, 2025

Agenda

1. Weekly Journal Prompt: Waymo Cars & School Bus Safety

In Austin, self-driving Waymo cars have been caught on video illegally driving past stopped school buses—even when the red lights were flashing and the stop arm was out. The Austin school district reported at least 19–20 violations, and the federal government (NHTSA) has opened an investigation. Waymo says a software issue contributed to the problem, but the incidents continued even after software updates.

Write 5 to 7 sentences responding to the following:

Why do you think a self-driving car might fail to recognize or correctly respond to a stopped school bus with its stop sign extended? What challenges might the car’s cameras, sensors, or AI face in this situation? If you were a programmer on the Waymo team, what safety improvements would you add to make sure autonomous vehicles always stop for school buses? Describe at least one fix involving sensors, software rules, or emergency-stop logic.

2. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 5, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 4: Creating Art with Code

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 4, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 2: Debugging in Maze & Lesson 3: Sequencing in Music Lab

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 3, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 1: Programming with Angry Birds

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 2, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding a Geometric Star Quilt

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded.

December 1, 2025

Welcome Back! Hope you enjoyed your break!

Agenda

1. Journal: Drones & Tech Careers

Instructions:

Prompt:

Drones are becoming a major part of everyday life — from Amazon’s new drone deliveries in San Antonio to drone light shows at theme parks like Fiesta Texas. Companies use drones for photography, inspections, emergency response, mapping, and even agriculture.

Write a short response considering the following:

November 20, 2025

Agenda

1. Complete Hello World Transformers One

November 19, 2025

Agenda

1. Hello World Transformers One

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

November 18, 2025

Agenda

1. Dance Party AI Edition

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

November 17, 2025

drawing

Agenda

1. Journal

Option 1: Technology & the Holidays

The holidays often bring new gadgets, apps, and games. Write a journal entry (5–7 sentences) using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (C.E.R.) considering the following:

Option 2: Gratitude & Growth

The end of the year is a time to reflect on what you’ve learned. What skills, habits, or moments from this semester that you’re most proud of, and how will you use it to grow next year? Write 5-7 sentences explaining your answer.

2. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

November 13, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with Music

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

November 12, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding Interactive Maps

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

November 10, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal

Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving break?

2. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

November 6, 2025

Agenda

1. Flappy Code

2. Journal

November 5, 2025

Agenda

1. Code with Anna and Elsa

2. Journal

November 3, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal: Technology and Food Access

Over the weekend, the SNAP program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) ran out of funding. SNAP helps millions of families buy groceries each month, so when funding runs out, many people struggle to afford healthy food.

Technology has already made a big difference in other areas—like online shopping, delivery apps, and community alerts. Could it also help people find or access food when programs like SNAP are disrupted?

For your journal entry, write 5-7 sentences answering these questions:

2. Missing Work

If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

October 30, 2025

Agenda

1. Code with Anna and Elsa

2. Journal

October 28, 2025

Agenda

1. Classic Maze

2. Journal

October 27, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal: Choose One of The Following

Option 1: Technology & Natural Disasters

Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica right now, and people are using technology to stay safe and informed. Think about how technology helps us prepare for natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, or wildfires.

In your journal, answer the following:

Write at least one full paragraph (5–7 sentences) explaining your ideas. Be sure to give real examples and describe how your invention could work.

Option 2: Cooking Class Logic Puzzle

Example:

Name Main Dish Dessert
Fiona    
Tobias    
Leanne    

October 24, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lesson 5

2. Journal

October 23, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lesson 4

2. Journal

October 22, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lesson 3

2. Journal

October 21, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lessons 1 & 2

2. Journal

October 20, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal: Bungle On Board Logic Puzzle

Example:

Name Class Seat
Franklin    
Hardeep    
Marla    

October 17, 2025

Agenda

1. AI for Oceans

2. Journal

October 14, 2025

Agenda

Journal Entry - Prompt Engineering with Canva AI

AI tools like Canva AI can help people design lessons, games, and creative projects — but only if they are given clear and detailed instructions. This skill is called prompt engineering.

According to CompTIA’s 2025 Workforce and Learning Trends report, AI skills are now a top workforce priority. And recent industry research shows that prompt engineers today can earn between $63,000 and over $270,000 annually, depending on experience and role.  That means being good at writing prompts isn’t just creative — it can be financially worthwhile and useful in many tech-related jobs.

Today, you’ll act like a teacher or professional and create a Canva AI prompt that teaches something academic and includes interactive elements. You can check out my example here.

Part 1: Your Prompt

Choose a topic from any subject (science, math, history, English, or computer science).

Examples:

Write a detailed Canva AI prompt that tells it exactly what to make.

Include:

Generate your design in Canva AI, publish your site, and share the link in your journal.

Part 2: Your Reflection

In 5–7 sentences, explain:

October 7, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Agenda

1. Hour of Code

October 6, 2025

Agenda

Journal Entry

If you were in charge of your school, what would your technology and AI policy be? Think about things like cell phones, Chromebooks, AI tools (like ChatGPT), and online games. Should games be blocked, or should certain ones (like math or learning games) be allowed? In 5–7 sentences, explain your rules and why you think they would make school better.

October 3, 2025

Agenda

1. Robot Islands

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

I will be out next week, so the last day to submit missing work will be Friday, October 3, 2025. If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

October 2, 2025

Agenda

1. Robot Islands

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

I will be out next week, so the last day to submit missing work will be Friday, October 3, 2025. If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

October 1, 2025

Agenda

1. Code your own sports game

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

I will be out next week, so the last day to submit missing work will be Friday, October 3, 2025. If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

September 30, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal Entry

Students often say the phrase “6, 7” during the day, but its meaning is unclear. Your challenge is to explain this phrase in your own words. Write exactly 67 words, spread across six or seven sentences. Consider how students use it in class or in the halls. Think about the mood or tone when it’s spoken. Be creative, but also give your best explanation of why people keep repeating it.

2. Missing Work

I will be out next week, so the last day to submit missing work will be Friday, October 3, 2025. If you complete any missing work, you must email me at dwhitby@judsonisd.org to let me know. If you do not email me, I will not know you’ve made up work and your make-up work will not be graded. Below is a list of assignments that should be completed:

Journals

Code.org

To access Code.org assignments, you must log-in using your Clever account. Please do the following:

Once you’re logged-in, you can click the direct link to your missing assignment:

September 26, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic

2. Journal

September 25, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft: Hero’s Journey

2. Journal

September 23, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft Designer

2. Journal

September 22, 2025

Agenda

IKEA is experimenting with a virtual store inside Roblox, where people can actually earn $16.10 per hour to do jobs like restocking shelves, serving food, and helping customers—just like in a real store. You can read more here: IKEA is opening a new store on Roblox… and you could be paid to work there! .

Write a journal entry (5–7 sentences) using Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (C.E.R.) to respond to this question:

Do you think working in a virtual store for real money is a good idea or a bad idea for the future of jobs? Why?

You may choose to complete the Beat the AI Challenge. For this option, you can use AI tools to help write your response. To receive credit, you must clearly mark at the bottom of your journal: “This response used AI.” Your challenge is to edit and improve the AI’s draft so it sounds more like you and less like a machine.

September 18, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft Adventurer

2. Journal

September 16, 2025

Agenda

Journal Entry

This year, the White House launched the Presidential AI Challenge. The goal is to find creative ways for students, teachers, and communities to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve real-world problems. The prize for winning teams is $10,000 per team member. You can learn more about the challenge here: Presidential AI Challenge.

Projects should:

Prompt

For today’s journal, write 5–7 complete sentences using the C.E.R. format:

If you’re interested in actually submitting an idea for the challenge, you can fill out this form: Presidential AI Challenge - Participation.

September 15, 2025

Agenda

Journal Entry

This year, the White House launched the Presidential AI Challenge. The goal is to find creative ways for students, teachers, and communities to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve real-world problems. The prize for winning teams is $10,000 per team member. You can learn more about the challenge here: Presidential AI Challenge.

Projects should:

Prompt

For today’s journal, write 5–7 complete sentences using the C.E.R. format:

If you’re interested in actually submitting an idea for the challenge, you can fill out this form: Presidential AI Challenge - Participation.

September 10, 2025

Agenda

Option 1: Sphero Bolt

1. Blocks 6

Option 2: Python

1. Code Combat

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

Weekly Journal

September 9, 2025

Agenda

Option 1: Sphero Bolt

1. Blocks 6

Option 2: Python

1. Code Combat

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

Weekly Journal

September 8, 2025

Journal Entry

[!IMPORTANT]
Heading Reminder
At the very top of your entry, include the date as a first-level heading in this exact format:

# September 8, 2025

Write your entry here...

Prompt

Think of a career you’re interested in (e.g., nursing, filmmaking, fashion design, engineering, sports). Describe how computer science could be valuable in that profession. Use an example from the video or one from your own life to support your claim.

September 5, 2025

Agenda

Option 1: Sphero Bolt

1. Blocks 6

Option 2: Python

1. Code Combat

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

Weekly Journal

September 4, 2025

Agenda

1. Code Combat

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

3. Journal

September 3, 2025

Complete the following assignment in your GitHub Journal. First, please check the screen to find your name and make sure that all columns are marked “TRUE.” If any column reads “FALSE,” I will not be able to see your journal, and you will not receive credit for this assignment. The instructions for setting up your journal can be found at jisd.link/journal. Please let me know if you need any assistance.

Journal Entry

[!IMPORTANT]
Heading Reminder
At the very top of your entry, include the date as a first-level heading in this exact format:

# September 2, 2025

Write your entry here...

Prompt

Choose ONE of the following prompts and write a well-developed paragraph (5–7 sentences). Use C.E.R. (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning):

Option 1: The New Cell Phone Law

What are your thoughts on the new school cell phone law? How are you adjusting to it, and what challenges or benefits do you see for students and teachers?

Option 2: Vibe Coding with AI

“Vibe coding” means using AI tools (like ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot) to help write or explain code instead of doing it fully on your own. What do you think are the risks and benefits of this AI-assisted approach for students learning computer science?

Option 3: Computer Science Expectations

What did you think computer science was before starting this class? Has your view changed so far? What do you hope to get from this course?

August 27, 2025

Agenda

1. Computer Science Usernames Form

2. Github Journal Setup