CSP Materials

(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 11:56
Week 1: Introduction to NetLogo Learning Objective:  The learning objective of week 1 is to provide a brief introduction to computer science and introduce the student to the NetLogo programming interface.  The student builds a simple model...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 13:21
Week 2: Decomposition And Data Representation Learning Objective: This week focuses on the computer science concept of decomposition and data representation. In NetLogo, the student learns about procedures. Pacing Guide (.doc) Do Now Questions...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 17:32
Week 3: Introduction to Abstraction and Complex Systems Learning Objective: This week focuses on the fundamental computer science concept of Abstraction. In NetLogo, the student learns about local variables, looping and iteration. The science...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 17:53
Week 5: Boolean Logic  Learning Objective: This week continues the focus on Agent Based Modeling.  The student learns about  patches and agent-environment interactions.  The computer science concepts of Boolean logic and...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 17:56
Week 6: Variables And Scope  Learning Objectives: This week the student learns about applying abstraction to modeling and the different types of variables used in NetLogo.  Input and output in NetLogo is also covered. Pacing Guide...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 17:59
Week 7: Running Experiments with Computer Models  Learning Objectives: This week the student learns about breeds, shapes and creating turtles in NetLogo.  Designing and running experiments with population dynamics will also be covered...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 18:01
Week 8: Review and Midterm Exam  Students can catch up and review for Midterm Exam ** Students will be allowed one page 8½ X 11 handwritten notes front and back to use for the midterm exam (No Photocopies). Midterm Review Suggestions (.doc...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 18:04
Week 9: Algorithms  Learning Objective:  Students are introduced to the concept of algorithms and expand their knowledge of looping in NetLogo. Pacing Guide Do Now Questions Do Now Slides (.ppt) Do Now questions with answers *** Do Now...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 18:07
Week 10: More Algorithms Learning Objective: Students explore Sorting Algorithms and learn about Agentsets and Lists. Pacing Guide Do Now Questions Do Now Slides (.ppt) Do Now Handout - no Answers (.doc) Do Now Questions with Explanations ***...
(Resource book)
19 Feb 2015 - 18:10
Week 11: Recursion Learning Objective:  Students explore algorithms further by learning about search algorithms which are common used in our world today (Google) and how algorithms are analyzed and discover the new computer science concept of...