Fundamentals of Computer Science | LASA Computer Science

Date	Notes	Class Activities
	*Fundamentals of CS*
	syllabus resources AISD✓ codingBat✓ LASACSqa cmp python
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11/18 2A13 11/19 2B13	riddle Nov 15, 1971	Python Iterations (for loop) 4 for loops [4 pts -1/2pt per incorrect 12/4] for 1 4 7 Lab Booleans, decisions, and loops [10 pts 12/4] bdl 1 4 7 BONUS Optical Illusions [1 pt per illusion 12/4]
11/16 2A12 11/17 2B12	Variables & Expressions and Print (retake up to 70%) Nov 15, 1971	Python Iterations Python Iterations (while loop) 3 while loops [3 pts 12/01] while 1 4 7 Debugging Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 3: Functions (starts on Page 56) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/7}
11/12 2B11 11/13 2A11	programming error 2038 problem	Python Functions Using Functions [10 pts 11/20] heat2 1 4 7
11/10 2B10 11/11 2A10	riddle	Two Example Functions quadratic equation [5 pts 11/18] BONUS quadratic equation [2 pts 11/18] Sololearn Part 1 {10 pts 11/20}
11/06 2B9 11/09 2A9	riddle around the World built-in functions	Python Functions Functions Intro fuel economy [5 pts 11/16] fuel 1 4 7 CodingBat Berlin Wall (log-in) {3 pts 11/16}
11/04 2A8 11/05 2B8	Intel FDIV bug Hubble KC Challenger	Python print and f-string Python Errors finish … Calculator CodingBat uses Python 2.x and not Python 3.x CodingBat Logic (log-in) {3 pts 11/12} (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 12/7}
10/29 2B7 10/30 2A7	-1^2 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 11/12] calculator 1 4 7
10/27 2B6 10/28 2A6		Semester Exam BLEND Multiple Choice: Scratch, Number Conversion, Image Encoding, Megabyte, Jeroo [50 pts] Jeroo Program [20 pts] upload your .jsc file using CSAC
10/23 2B5 10/26 2A5	UT Austin Robocup Funniest Dives [2:04] ramp	Python Variables and Expression Python Variables and Expressions Heat Index [10 pts 11/4] heat 1 4 7 register with Sololearn Sololearn Part 1 {10 pts 11/20}
see below	riddle top pgm	Python Introduction Python Introduction register with CSAC CSAC emails download & install Thonny at home online IDE Intro to Thonny [5 pts 10/27] introduction 1 4 7 Automate The Boring Stuff with Python Chapter 1: Python Basics (starts on Page 14) read & highlight PDF {Ch 1-3 10 pts 12/07}
Python
10/21 2A4 10/22 2B4	ramp	work day PSAT Day (A-day) On 10/21 do 10/26 lecture due to UT trip
10/19 2A3 10/20 2B3	riddle Cmp Cond [14 pts]	CodingBat registration CodingBat Warmup {3 pts 10/29} 3 using if statements [40%,60%,80%] 1 using only return [100%] IntroComputing.org Table Data {5 pts 10/29} A-day only does 1-3
10/15 2B2 10/16 2A2		Python Introduction (see above)
10/13 2B1 10/14 2A1	Jeroo Decisions [10 pts]Ada Lovelace Day (2nd Tue in Oct)	Compound Conditionals (day 2) finish … Jeroo BONUS Shortest Code 2 Shortest Code 3
10/07 1A18 10/08 1B18	Boolean Logic Game	Jeroo Compound Conditionals Compound Conditionals (day 1) Compound Conditionals Labs {15 pts, +2pts, 10/21} Maze Four [7.5pts, +0.5pts] Harvester 2 [10pts, +1pts] Zeroo [11.5pts,+1.5pts] Super Maze [12.5pts] Real Maze [14pts] even seat: right hand rule, odd seat: left hand rule
10/5 1A17 10/6 1B17	Jeroo Repetition [12 pts]	workday
10/1 1B16 10/2 1A16		Jeroo Decisions Jeroo Decisions {15 pts 10/13} MazePlus [50%] Maze One [70%] Maze Two [80%] Celebrate2 [90%] Hurdle [100%] BONUS Shortest Code 0 Shortest Code 1
⮟ last assignments for this 9 weeks ⮝ first assignments for next 9 weeks
9/29 1B15 9/30 1A15	Jeroo Introduction & Actions [14 pts] grade on next 9 weeks	workday BONUS: Make a lab – Google Doc, Code, Island(s)
9/25 1B14 9/28 1A14	multiple map	Jeroo Repetition Jeroo Repetition {15 pts 10/6} Alley Run [50%] Harvest [70%] Celebrate [90%] Rings [100%]
9/23 1A13 9/24 1B13	penguins file issues	Jeroo Actions Jeroo Actions {15 pts 10/1} Organizer [50%] Beautify [70%] Maze [85%] Eraser Head [95%] Planter [100%]
9/18 1A12 9/22 1B12	riddle Binary & Hex Conversion [14 pts]	What is a computer? Jeroo Introduction Jeroo Introduction {5 pts 9/29} Collect Flower [70%] Homeward Bound [80%] Relay [100%]
Jeroo
9/16 1A11 9/17 1B11	riddle	PRE test finish … IntroComputing.org BONUS Text Compression Activity 1 [1 pt] Activity 2 [1 pt] best all-time [43.33%,48.88% (2026),31.94%,96.94%] for fun explore code.org’s Hour of Code Activities
9/14 1A10 9/15 1B10	2048	Pixel & Loop Demo Image Encoding 2 {10 pts 9/24} Image Loops Image Loops [70%] Puzzles [80%] If Statment Logic If statement [90%] Image Bluescreen [100%] SUPER BONUS Reverse the Flower {3 pts}
9/10 1B9 9/11 1A9	spreadsheet Scratch Random,If, Inputs [14 pts] (be sure you know how ‘and’ ‘or’ ‘not’ work)	Data Representation – Image Encoding Computer Images IntroComputing.org Image Encoding 1 {10 pts 9/18} 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%]
9/08 1B8 9/09 1B8	ASCII Star Wars “The Martian” hexadecimal scene	Data Representation – ASCII, Unicode How much is a byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte? Character Encoding How to Use Unicode File Size Activity (ver 2) (pair #0) {10 pts 9/16} GC Megabyte {5 pts 9/16}
9/03 1B7 9/04 1A7	odometer Binary Game calculator you can use on the Number Systems Quiz	Data Representation – Number Systems Exponential Growth (binary vs decimal) spreadsheet Decimal Binary Hex Magic Cards (cards) 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 9/11} Radiolab Bit Flip (1:01 – 10:50) whole podcast
Computers & Data Representation
9/01 1B6 9/02 1A6	riddle Scratch Variables and Loops [16pts, 20m] (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”
8/28 1B5 8/31 1A5	riddle 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 9/09} 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%]
8/26 1A4 8/27 1B4	riddle Distance vs Time	Ada Lovelace 🎬 Grace Hopper
8/24 1A3 8/25 1B3	riddle	Scratch Variables and Loops Variables in Math and Programming Most of 2 class days to complete {20 pts 9/03} 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 9/03] Do one of the challenging star shapes (in the first part of this assignment) and then do the chess board challenge
8/20 1B2 8/21 1A2	riddle	GC Honor Code & Syllabus {2 pts 8/26} limit the use of AI in your education seating chart & get to know your neighbors 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 8/28} Getting Started with Scratch Sections 1-10 [70%] Broadcast [80%] Game of TAG! [100%] Challenge: can you make your tag players leave the screen on left and reappear on the right explore on your own you may want some headphones for Scratch sound projects 🎧
Scratch
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Fundamentals of CS

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