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Fundamentals of Computer Science

October 17, 2025

Agenda

1. AI for Oceans

2. Journal

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:

Part 1: Your Prompt

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

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

Part 2: Your Reflection

In 5–7 sentences, explain:

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

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 25, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft: Voyage Aquatic

2. Journal

September 24, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft: Hero’s Journey

2. Journal

September 23, 2025

Agenda

1. Minecraft Designer

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?

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 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):

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

2. Github Journal Setup

August 26, 2025

Agenda

Choose your own assignment

  1. Hour of Code: Choose any activity from hourofcode.com
  2. Sphero: Complete Blocks 5 - Class code: H3D8VF
  3. Code Combat (Python): Class code: BreadDishHome