Fundamentals of Computer Science | LASA Computer Science

Date	Notes	Class Activities
	*Fundamentals of CS*
	syllabus resources AISD✓ CANVAS✓ codingBat✓ soapbox(how) cmp Rm506
Turn in in-person BLEND sign-out CSAC submit (how) P3 P5 P6 P8
5/29	end of 9 weeks
4/02 4A4 4/03 4B5	arduino issues red=5V black=GND yellow=2 Arduino reference FastLED FAQ Wokwi	Project Information LED Lights Getting Started Try This [5 pts participation grade]
Arduino & LED Lights
3/28 4A3 4/01 (5,6) 3/27 (8)		Semester Exam (BLEND MC 60%)
3/26 4A2 3/27 (5,6) 4/1 (8)		Semester Exam (write programs 40%) P5 P6 P8 Python Review
3/24 4A1 3/25 4B1	Python Program	Programming Quiz [20 pts] quiz1, quiz2, … , quiz6 quiz.zip rubric Python Review

3/14	end of 9 weeks
3/12 3A22 3/13 3B22	Tuples (grade next 9 weeks)	finish … Second Challenges
3/10 3A21 3/11 3B21		Second Challenges [15 pts 3/27] (sampleData.zip) P3 P5 P6 P8 1 [70%], 2 [80%], 3 [90%], 4 [100%] snap, points, independence, kaprekar
3/05 3A20 3/07 3B20		workday
3/03 3A19 3/06 3B19	Dictionaries (grade this 9 weeks) sin(1/55…5)	More Tuples P3 P5 P6 P8 [10 pts 3/24] M136279841 [70%] prime Pictures picture1 [80%] picture2 [90%] picture3 [100%] BONUS Driving distances How to install the requests library distances1 [+3 pts 3/24] distances2 [+1 pts 3/24]
⮟ last assignments for this 9 weeks ⮝ first assignments for next 9 weeks
3/04	B-day (SAT)
2/27 3B18 2/28 3A18		Python Tuples Python Tuples [10 pts 3/10] P3 P5 P6 P8 (pair) states states1 [70% optional] states1 states2 [80%] states2 (ind) baseball [100%] baseball
2/25 3B17 2/26 3A17	Lists	Dictionaries LASA{CS} ASK a solution for elevator, climb, microwave CodingBat Python List Bonus {+2pts on quiz 3/12} Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 5: Dictionaries and Structuring Data (starts on Page 105) read & highlight PDF {Ch 4-6 10 pts 3/28}
2/20 3B16 2/24 3A16	look at append(), insert(), and remove() before Lists Quiz Primer CTF101 PC	In a nutshell Python Review PDF finish … Electric Vehicle Data analysis
2/18 3B15 2/21 3A15		Electric Vehicle Data analysis [15 pts 3/3] P3 P5 P6 P8 part 0 evanalysis0 [50%] part 1 evanalysis1 [70%] part 2 evanalysis2 [80%] part 3 evanalysis3 [90%] part 4 evanalysis4 [100%] simpleGUI key BONUS Astronauts [3 pts 3/3] astronauts P3 P5 P6 P8 BONUS Exchanging Information [3 pts 3/3] reddit P3 P5 P6 P8
2/14 3B14 2/19 3A14		Python Dictionaries Python Dictionaries Dictionary introduction [5 pts 2/26] P3 P5 P6 P8 contacts [70%] contacts dictionary1 (dictionary1.dat) [100%] dictionary1 BONUS Shared Birthday [2 pts 2/26] sharedBirthday P3 P5 P6 P8
2/12 3A13 2/13 3B13	LED Lights	workday reminder Sololearn Part 2 [10 pts 2/14]
2/10A 3A12 2/11B 3B12	Files (retake up to 80%)practice quiz	Python Advanced Lists CodingBat (Various) 16 problems [10 pts 2/20] log-in 6/16 = 50% 10/16 = 75% 12/16 = 80% 14/16 = 90% 16/16 = 100%
2/06 3B11 2/07 3A11	UT summer academies	What’s Wrong? finish … First Challenges Python Files practice quiz BONUS AlphaMove
2/05 3A10		Culture Day (extra 50min due to B-Day ice day)
2/03 3A09 2/04 3B10-	Can you find the mistake?	First Challenges [20 pts 2/14] (sampleData.zip) P3 P5 P6 P8 do first two, then any of the others 3 [75%], 4 [90%], 5 [100%], 6 [110%] aftest, artest, elevator, climb, microwave, tgencrypt
1/31 3A08 1/30 3B09-	Programming Quiz 2 [25 min, 10 pts] Python Review	workday
1/27 3A07 1/28 3B08-	Python No No’s	Student Grades [10 pts 2/5] P3 P5 P6 P8 [90%] grades1 [100%] grades2 BONUS Strings Quiz extra points CodingBat Strings 1 [+2 pts 2/5] log-in BONUS Letter Count [+2 pts 2/5] letters P3 P5 P6 P8 BONUS Boxes [+2 pts 2/5] boxes P3 P5 P6 P8
1/22 3A06 1/24 3B07-	LED Lights	Python Lists Python Lists List Introduction [5 pts 1/31] P3 P5 P6 P8 list1 (list1.dat) -1/2pt per incorrect [80%] list1 Musical Dice [100%] musical
1/17 3A05 1/23 3B06-	Strings	workday
1/21 3B05
1/15 3A04 1/16 3B04	look at find() and replace() before Quiz weird number	Strings LASA{CS} ASK finish … Register & Login Sololearn Part 2 {10 pts 2/14} Control Flow, Working with Lists, Functions BONUS Sticks (4 pts, advanced – long term, due 2 weeks before end of 9 weeks)
1/13 3A03 1/14 3B03	Iterations LASA CS electives Tale of Ada Lovelace Ada Lovelace’s pgm1 Ada Lovelace’s pgm2	Passwords slides 13 – end continue … Register & Login Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 4: Lists (starts on Page 75) read & highlight PDF {Ch 4-6 10 pts 3/28}
1/09 3B02 1/10 3A02	passwords video	20 minutes to finish up Introduction to Files fun stuff in Python Passwords slides 1 – 12 Register & Login [20 pts 1/23] P3 P5 P6 P8 pair Password0 [70%] pw0 pair Password1 [85%] pw1 Password2 [100%] pw2 PasswordBonus0 [+1 pt] pwbonus0 PasswordBonus1 [+1 pt] pwbonus1
1/7 3B01 1/8 3A01	Public Key Cryptography	Python Files LASA Honor Code & Syllabus (spring semester) grading policy and due dates Python Files example file countries.txt Introduction to Files [4 pts 1/15] files1-5 P3 P5 P6 P8 files1 [70%], files2 [80%], files3 [90%], files4 [100%] BONUS files5 [+1 pt] Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 6: Manipulating Strings (starts on Page 121) read & highlight PDF [Ch 4-6 10 pts 3/29]
Culture Day 2/5 SAT 3/4 AM (11th) EOCs 4/8 (9th) 4/9 (10th) 4/16* (10th & 11th)

12/20	end of 9 weeks
12/17 P5 12/17 P6 12/19 P8 12/20 P3		Ciphers [15 pts 1/10] P3 P5 P6 P8 pair Caesar [90%] caesar Vigenere [100%] vigenere Planning your solution
12/13 2B17 12/16 2A17		Python Strings Python Strings strings1 [5 pts -1/2pt per incorrect 1/8] strings1 P3 P5 P6 P8 BONUS strings2 [2 pts 1/8] strings2 P3 P5 P6 P8
⮟ last assignments for this 9 weeks ⮝ first assignments for next 9 weeks
12/11 2A16 12/12 2B16	Functions (retake up to 80%)	Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 1-3: read & highlight PDF {due today 12/12} SPOJ Online Judge {2 pts each – scored out of total of 4 pts due last day of class} show me your code and SPOJ result Half of the Half (help) STRHH Divisibility SMPDIV Iterated Sums SMPSUM Character Patterns (Act 1) CPTTRN1
12/09 2A15 12/10 2B15	Programming Quiz 1 [12min, 10 pts] Python Review oden types of engineering	finish … Let’s get Loopy see assignment P3 P5 P6 P8
12/05 2B14 12/06 2A14	Interview 101+	continue … Let’s get Loopy see assignment P3 P5 P6 P8
12/03 2B13 12/04 2A13	Conditionals (retake up to 70%) practice quiz riddle	Let’s get Loopy {12/16 end of nine weeks – no grace days} see assignment P3 P5 P6 P8 Requirements and Approach
12/02 2A12		Catch up day Python Conditionals practice quiz
12/01	Advent of Code *(submit) win a LASA{CS} T-shirt* Read From File UIL – Things to Know

11/22 2B12		Catch up day Python Conditionals practice quiz
11/20 2A11 11/21 2B11	riddle Nov 15, 1971	Python Iterations (for loop) 4 for loops [4 pts -1/2pt per incorrect 12/4] for P3 P5 P6 P8 Lab Booleans, decisions, and loops [10 pts 12/6] bdl P3 P5 P6 P8 BONUS Optical Illusions [1 pt per illusion 12/6] to study practice quiz
11/18 2A10 11/19 2B10	Variables & Expressions and Print (retake up to 70%) practice quiz	Python Iterations Python Iterations (while loop) 3 while loops [3 pts 12/03] while P3 P5 P6 P8 Thonny Debugger Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 3: Functions (starts on Page 56) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/9}
11/14 2B9 11/15 2A9	programming error	Python Functions Using Functions [10 pts 11/22] heat2 P3 P5 P6 P8 NOTE practice quiz for the 1st Python Quiz
11/12 2B8 11/13 2A8	riddle	Two Example Functions quadratic equation [5 pts 11/20] BONUS quadratic equation [2 pts 11/20] NOTE There is a practice quiz for the 1st Python Quiz
11/08 2B7 11/11 2A7	riddle around the World built-in functions	Python Functions Functions Intro fuel economy [5 pts 11/18] fuel P3 P5 P6 P8 CodingBat Berlin Wall [3 pts 11/18] log-in
11/06 2A6 11/07 2B6	chatGPT conditionals Nathan Nathaniel Nate	Python print and f-string Python debug Pythontutor demo finish … Calculator CodingBat uses Python 2.x and not Python 3.x CodingBat Logic [3 pts 11/14] log-in (1) date_fashion (2) squirrel_play (3) alarm_clock Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 2: Flow Control (starts on Page 29) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/9}
10/31 2B5 11/4 2A5	RPN Calculator HP15C (8 x (10-3))/(6-2) UIL Calculator (70 questions in 30 min)	Python Conditionals Python Conditionals Pair Programming Python No No’s pair Calculator [10 pts 11/14] calculator P3 P5 P6 P8
10/29 2B4 10/30 2A4	UT Austin Robocup Funniest Dives [2:04] Python Tutor	Python Variables and Expression Python Variables and Expressions Heat Index [10 pts 11/8] heat P3 P5 P6 P8 Sololearn Part 1 {10 pts 11/19}
10/25 2B3 10/28 2A3	riddle Intel FDIV bug Hubble KC Challengerregister with Sololearn	Python Introduction Python Introduction register with CSAC download & install Thonny at home Intro to Thonny [5 pts 11/4] introduction P3 P5 P6 P8 Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 1: Python Basics (starts on Page 14) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/9}
Python
10/23 2A2 10/24 2B2	register with Sololearn	Semester Exam BLEND Multiple Choice Scratch, Conversion, Image Encoding, Megabyte, Jeroo [50 pts] Jeroo Program [20 pts]
10/21 2A1 10/22 2B1	riddle Cmp Cond [14 pts] end of class (25 min)	CodingBat registration CodingBat Warmup [5 pts 10/29] 3 using if statements [40%,60%,80%] 1 using only return [100%]
10/18	end of 9 weeks
10/17 1B19 10/18 1A20	riddle Jeroo Decisions[14 pts]	Socrative Compound Conditionals (slides 24-end) finish … Jeroo practice BLEND file upload for Midterm BONUS Shortest Code 2 Shortest Code 3
10/16 1A19		Jeroo Compound Conditionals Compound Conditionals (slides 1 – 23) Compound Conditionals Labs [15 pts, +2pts, 10/24] Maze Four [7.5pts, +0.5pts] Harvester 2 [10pts, +1pts] Zeroo [11.5pts,+1.5pts] Super Maze [12.5pts] Real Maze [14pts]
10/15 1B18	Jeroo Repetition [14 pts]	Jeroo Compound Conditionals Compound Conditionals (slides 1 – 23) Compound Conditionals Labs [15 pts, +2pts, 10/24] Maze Four [7.5pts, +0.5pts] Harvester 2 [10pts, +1pts] Zeroo [11.5pts,+1.5pts] Super Maze [12.5pts] Real Maze [14pts]
⮟ last assignments for this 9 weeks ⮝ first assignments for next 9 weeks
10/11 1A18	Jeroo Repetition [14 pts]	workday
10/9C	PSAT	Period 1 – 4 30minutes each in the afternoon
10/7 1A17 10/10 1B17	10/7 UT Roadshow (Period 3)10/10 UT Roadshow (Period 8)Oct 10th is Ada Lovelace Day	workday
10/2 1A16 10/8 1B16	10/8 UT Roadshow (Periods 5 & 6)	Jeroo Decisions A-day Jeroo Decisions [15 pts 10/18] MazePlus [50%] Maze One [70%] Maze Two [80%] Celebrate2 [90%] Hurdle [100%] BONUS Shortest Code 0 Shortest Code 1
9/30 1A15 10/1 1B15	Jeroo Introduction & Actions [14 pts]	before you put your phone away try this B-day Jeroo Decisions workday
9/26 1B14 9/27 1A14	penguins	Jeroo Repetition Period 8 only: Preassessment (Rubric) Jeroo Repetition [15 pts 10/16] Alley Run [50%] Harvest [70%] Celebrate [90%] Rings [100%]
9/24 1B13 9/25 1A13		Jeroo Actions Jeroo Actions [15 pts 10/2] Organizer [50%] Beautify [70%] Maze [85%] Eraser Head [95%] Planter [100%]
9/20 1B12 9/23 1A12	riddle Binary & Hex Conversion [12 pts]	Jeroo Introduction Jeroo Introduction [10 pts 9/30] Collect Flower [70%] Homeward Bound [80%] Relay [100%]
Jeroo
9/18 1A11 9/19 1B11	riddle	finish … IntroComputing.org BONUS Text Compression Activity 1 [1 pt] Activity 2 [1 pt] best all-time [43.33%,45.51%,31.18%,96.74%] for fun explore code.org’s Hour of Code Activities
9/16 1A10 9/17 1B10	2048	Image Encoding 2 [10 pts 9/26] Image Loops Image Loops [70%] Puzzles [80%] If Statment Logic If statement [90%] Image Bluescreen [100%] SUPER BONUS Reverse the Flower [3 pts]
9/12 1B9 9/13 1A9	before you put your phone away try this Scratch Random,If, Inputs [10 pts]spreadsheet time in hex color	Data Representation – Image Encoding Computer Images IntroComputing.org Image Encoding 1 [10 pts 9/20] IntroComputing.org Introduction [50%] Image Encoding Schemes 1. LASA image [60%] 2. 4×2 image [70%] 3. 2×2 image [80%] 4. Green Circle with Orange Border [90%] 5. 4×16 image [100%]
9/10 1B8 9/11 1B8	ASCII Star Wars “The Martian” hexadecimal scene	Data Representation – ASCII, Unicode How much is a byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte? Character Encoding Encoding Text How to Use Unicode pair File Size Activity (ver 2) {10 pts 9/18} Megabyte [5 pts 9/18]
9/06 1B7 9/09 1A7	odometer Binary Game calculator	Data Representation – Number Systems Magic Cards (cards) Exponential Growth (binary vs decimal) spreadsheet Decimal Binary Hex Decimal and Binary Number systems Hexadecimal Number system Questions 1-5 lasacs Decimal, Binary, Hexadecimal Tables Hex to Binary Shortcut Number Conversion worksheet answer key [5 pts 9/16] Radiolab Bit Flip (1:01 – 10:50) whole podcast
Computers & Data Representation
9/04 1A6 9/05 1B6	Scratch Variables and Loops [14 pts] (Retake up to 80%)	demonstrate Random Character assignment bounce of edge of the screen (Why do we see squiggles at the edge?) 200 x 200 BONUS Random Character – No more “ears”
8/30 1A5 9/03 1B5	riddle Distance vs Time questions about Common Bug – Set vs Change or Non-Numeric Variables	Scratch Random, If, and Inputs Most of 2 class days to complete [20 pts 9/10] Decisions Decisions Socrative (instant feedback, self-paced) Boolean Values Socrative 1-5 If Self-Check Socrative 6-8 Else Nested Decisions Socrative 9-12 Exercises (1)-(3) Text Input Exercises (4)-(6) answers Exercises (1)-(6) Number Guessing Game [75%] Random Character Edge of Screen [85%] Box [100%]
8/28 1A4 8/29 1B4	riddle	Ada Lovelace 🎬 Grace Hopper
8/26 1A3 8/27 1B3	riddle	Scratch Variables and Loops Variables in Math and Programming Most of 2 class days to complete [20 pts 9/05] Experiment with Drawing and Repeat 5 shapes [50%] Tempo and Variables every other Note [60%] Common Bug – Set vs Change Repeat Until Draw 2 Squirrals [80%] Countdown & Variable Sized Shapes [90%] Variable Sized Shapes PLUS [100%] Non-Numeric Variables don’t skip this. BONUS [2 pts 9/05] Do one of the challenging star shapes (in the first part of this assignment) and then do the chess board challenge
8/22 1A2 8/23 1B2	riddle	seating chart (get to know your neighbors) Basic Programming Concepts – Algorithms & Data Scratch Basics Scratch Introduction online: go to scratch.mit.edu click Join Scratch at top right & create an account Demo sprites (new, resize), moving, turning, etc. How to get assignments checked off faster User Interface Detective Work Scratch Start [10 pts 8/30] Getting Started with Scratch Sections 1-10 [70%] Broadcast [80%] Game of TAG! [100%] explore on your own can you make your tag players leave the screen on left and reappear on the right you may want some headphones for Scratch sound projects 🎧
Scratch
8/20 1B1 8/21 1A1		Getting Started teacher lasacs.com: courses calendar Peer Tutors puzzles syllabus grading policy and due dates top Programming Languages TI & Python Women in Tech & Engineering attendance, seating chart (next class day) Room 506 (hall pass, lost & found, scratch paper) How to locate your file on the computer lasacs.com/ask/506 (bookmark, ?) rainer.mueller@austinisd.org put *Period #* and *name* in email subject BLEND (Can you see class? Turn off Color Overlay!!!) LASA Honor Code & Syllabus Brave (Settings -> Search Engine -> Google) File Explorer (View -> File name extensions) LASA{CS} CLUBS Read the Instructions Everything is a Computer (1:30 – 2:55) (11:33 – 14:00) First Day LASACS evacuation route evacuation meetup location Calvin & Hobbes The Triumph of Perseverance

Fundamentals of CS

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Computers & Data Representation

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