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

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Search for Karen Wagner.
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December 16, 2025

Agenda

1. Winter Pixel Puzzles

Complete the Pixel Puzzle handout.

2. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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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

Journals

Code.org

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December 11, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 7: Mini-Project: Career Journeys

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Lesson 7: Mini-Project: Career Journeys.
If you’re already logged in and cannot find the assignment, you can use this link.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, December 8, 2025.

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

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Lesson 6: Making Sprites.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, December 8, 2025.

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

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Lesson 5: Swimming Fish with Sprite Lab.
If you’re already logged in and cannot find the assignment, you can use this link.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, December 8, 2025.

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

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Lesson 4: Creating Art with Code.
If you’re already logged in and cannot find the assignment, you can use this link.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, December 1, 2025.

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

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Lesson 2: Debugging in Maze & Lesson 3: Sequencing in Music Lab.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, December 1, 2025.

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

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Complete Lesson 1: Programming with Angry Birds.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, December 1, 2025.

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

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Coding a Geometric Star Quilt.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, December 1, 2025.

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:

Keep your writing clear (5–7 sentences).
Use one real fact (salary, requirement, or example) from your search and include where you found it.

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:

One real job that uses drones (examples: delivery drone operator, drone programmer, drone show technician, drone mapper, agricultural drone pilot).
What programmers do in that job — how does coding or software help drones fly, navigate, or do their tasks?
What the pay looks like for that job in Texas or the U.S. (you can search “salary for ___ job Texas”).
What education or certifications are normally required (ex: Part 107 license, computer science experience, programming, engineering, etc.).
Would YOU want to do this job in the future? Why or why not?

November 20, 2025

1. Complete Hello World Transformers One

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Hello World Transformers One.
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November 19, 2025

Agenda

1. Hello World Transformers One

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Complete Hello World Transformers One. +
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, November 17, 2025.

3. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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November 18, 2025

Agenda

1. Dance Party AI Edition

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Complete Dance Party AI Edition.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, November 17, 2025.

3. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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November 17, 2025

drawing

Agenda

1. Journal

Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving break?

2. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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November 13, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with Music

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Coding with Music.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, November 10, 2025.

3. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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November 12, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding Interactive Maps

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Coding Interactive Maps.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, November 10, 2025.

3. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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November 10, 2025

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:

How has technology changed the way people celebrate or connect during the holidays?
Do you think these changes make the holidays better or worse?
Should developers be responsible for making sure holiday tech (like toys or assistants) respects privacy and family time? Why or why not?

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

Journals

Code.org

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November 6, 2025

Agenda

1. Flappy Code

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Flappy Code.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, November 3, 2025.

November 5, 2025

Agenda

1. Code with Anna and Elsa

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Code with Anna and Elsa.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, November 3, 2025.

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:

1. What’s the problem?

Why is it a big deal if SNAP runs out of funding? Who might be most affected?
2. How could technology help?

Think about how apps, websites, or other tech tools could connect people to local food banks, free meal programs, or grocery stores.
3. What challenges might exist?

What makes it hard for everyone to use tech-based solutions? (For example: no internet, no smartphone, privacy concerns.)
4. If you were the designer…

Imagine you were creating a tool to help solve food insecurity. What would your idea be called, and what would it do?

2. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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October 30, 2025

Agenda

1. Code with Anna and Elsa

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Code with Anna and Elsa.
If you’re already logged in and cannot find the assignment, you can use this link.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, October 27, 2025.

October 28, 2025

Agenda

1. Classic Maze

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Classic Maze.
If you’re already logged in and cannot find the assignment, you can use this link.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, October 27, 2025.

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:

What are some examples of technology that help people before, during, or after a natural disaster?
How do those tools make a difference in saving lives or keeping people informed?
If you could invent a new piece of technology to help in the future, what would it do and why?

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

Cooking Class Logic Puzzle
Complete the puzzle, and submit the answer as a Markdown Table in your journal

Example:

Name	Main Dish	Dessert
Fiona
Tobias
Leanne

October 24, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lesson 5

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Coding with AI - Lesson 5.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, October 20, 2025.

October 23, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lesson 4

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Coding with AI - Lesson 4.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, October 20, 2025.

October 22, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lesson 3

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Coding with AI - Lesson 3.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, October 20, 2025.

October 21, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding with AI - Lessons 1 & 2

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Coding with AI - Lessons 1 & 2.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, October 20, 2025.

October 20, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal: Bungle On Board Logic Puzzle

Bungle On Board Logic Puzzle
Complete the puzzle, and submit the answer as a Markdown Table in your journal

Example:

Name	Class	Seat
Franklin
Hardeep
Marla

October 17, 2025

Agenda

1. AI for Oceans

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete AI for Oceans.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, October 14, 2025.

October 14, 2025

Agenda

Journal Prompt: Prompt Engineering with Canva AI

Tools like Canva AI can generate interactive lessons, presentations, and designs when given clear, detailed instructions — called prompts. Your challenge today is to act as a teacher, trainer, or professional using AI to teach or demonstrate something academic.

Use Canva AI to create an interactive project that teaches a topic or concept. Your project could be:

An interactive slide deck or mini-lesson (e.g., explaining variables in Python or the water cycle)
A clickable quiz or review activity
A choose-your-own-path story related to a subject
A digital poster or infographic with clickable or animated elements
A short educational game or simulation

Part 1: Your Prompt

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

The topic or subject
The goal (what learners should understand or do)
The tone and audience (who it’s for)
The interactive elements (clicks, animations, paths, or quizzes)

Then, generate your Canva design and share the link in your journal entry.

Part 2: Your Reflection

In 5–7 sentences, explain:

What your prompt was designed to do
How Canva interpreted it
Which interactive parts worked best
How you could improve your prompt or design next time

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 7, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Agenda

1. Hour of Code

Open hourofcode.com in a new tab.
Choose any activity that interest you.
In your GitHub journal, let we know which activity you completed. (Use today’s date as the heading).

October 3, 2025

Agenda

1. Robot Islands

Visit Robot Islands
Complete levels 11 through 20
If you lost your progress from yesterday, work with a partner or use the smart screen up front so you do not have to start over.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned September 30, 2025.

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:

Visit this link.
Search for Karen Wagner.
Log in with Google using your school email address.

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October 2, 2025

Agenda

1. Robot Islands

Visit Robot Islands
Complete levels 1 through 10

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned September 30, 2025.

3. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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October 1, 2025

Agenda

1. Code your own sports game

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Code your own sports game.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned September 30, 2025.

3. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

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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

Journals

Code.org

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September 25, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
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- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, September 22, 2025.

September 24, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft: Hero’s Journey

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Minecraft: Hero’s Journey.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, September 22, 2025.

September 23, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft Designer

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Minecraft Designer.
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2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, September 22, 2025.

September 23, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft Designer

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Minecraft Designer.
If you’re already logged in and cannot find the assignment, you can use this link.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, September 22, 2025.

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?

Claim: State your opinion clearly.
Evidence: Use the IKEA example or your own ideas about gaming, work, or technology.
Reasoning: Explain why your evidence supports your claim.

September 18, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft Adventurer

To access the assignment, you must log into Code.org using your Clever account. Please do the following:
- Visit this link.
- Search for Karen Wagner.
- Log in with Google using your school email address.
- Complete Minecraft Adventurer.
If you’re already logged in and cannot find the assignment, you can use this link.

2. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal entry was assigned Monday, September 15, 2025.

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:

Use AI responsibly and ethically.
Help people in education, health, safety, or the community.
Be creative and realistic enough to try out.

Prompt

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

Claim: State your idea for an AI project.
Evidence: Explain how your idea meets the challenge requirements.
Reasoning: Show why your idea would be useful and how it would help people.

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

Projects should:

Use AI responsibly and ethically.
Help people in education, health, safety, or the community.
Be creative and realistic enough to try out.

Prompt

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

Claim: State your idea for an AI project.
Evidence: Explain how your idea meets the challenge requirements.
Reasoning: Show why your idea would be useful and how it would help people.

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

Continue with Sphero Blocks 1 thru 6
Class Code: H3D8VF

Option 2: Python

1. Code Combat

Go to codecombat.com
Select “student”
Class Code: BreadDishHome
Create an account if you do not already have one
Continue with your missions

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

English: A Visual Introduction to Python
Spanish: Una introducción visual a Python

Weekly Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal prompt was assigned September 8, 2025.

September 9, 2025

Agenda

Option 1: Sphero Bolt

1. Blocks 6

Continue with Sphero Blocks 1 thru 6
Class Code: H3D8VF

Option 2: Python

1. Code Combat

Go to codecombat.com
Select “student”
Class Code: BreadDishHome
Create an account if you do not already have one
Continue with your missions

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

English: A Visual Introduction to Python
Spanish: Una introducción visual a Python

Weekly Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal prompt was assigned September 8, 2025.

September 8, 2025

Journal Entry

Watch this video titled “Computer Science is Changing Everything”.
In your GitHub journal, respond to the prompt below.
Write at least 5 complete sentences.
Use the C.E.R. format (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning).

[!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

Continue with Sphero Blocks 1 thru 6
Class Code: H3D8VF

Option 2: Python

1. Code Combat

Go to codecombat.com
Select “student”
Class Code: BreadDishHome
Create an account if you do not already have one
Continue with your missions

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

English: A Visual Introduction to Python
Spanish: Una introducción visual a Python

Weekly Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal prompt was assigned September 2, 2025.

September 4, 2025

Agenda

1. Code Combat

You’re allowed to use the computers today.
Go to codecombat.com
Select “student”
Class Code: BreadDishHome
Create an account if you do not already have one
Continue with your missions

2. A Visual Introduction to Python

English: A Visual Introduction to Python
Spanish: Una introducción visual a Python

3. Journal

Complete your journal entry for this week if you have not completed it yet.
The journal prompt was assigned September 2, 2025.

September 2, 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):

Claim – your main point or stance
Evidence – examples, experiences, or details to support your claim
Reasoning – explain why your evidence proves your claim

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?

Classes

Fundamentals of Computer Science

December 17, 2025

Agenda

1. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

December 16, 2025

Agenda

1. Winter Pixel Puzzles

2. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

December 15, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal Prompt

2. Missing Work

December 12, 2025

Agenda

1. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

December 11, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 7: Mini-Project: Career Journeys

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

December 10, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 6: Making Sprites

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

December 9, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 5: Swimming Fish with Sprite Lab

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

December 8, 2025

Agenda

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

2. Missing Work

December 5, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 4: Creating Art with Code

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

December 4, 2025

Agenda

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

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

December 3, 2025

Agenda

1. Lesson 1: Programming with Angry Birds

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

December 2, 2025

Agenda

1. Coding a Geometric Star Quilt

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

December 1, 2025

Agenda

1. Journal: Drones & Tech Careers

Instructions:

Prompt:

November 20, 2025

1. Complete Hello World Transformers One

November 19, 2025

Agenda

1. Hello World Transformers One

2. Journal

3. Missing Work

Journals

Code.org

November 18, 2025

Agenda

1. Dance Party AI Edition

2. Journal

3. Missing Work