JavaScript Journey
This unit introduces basic programming concepts using Karel the Dog. Students will learn about commands, functions, control flow, looping, conditionals, and more through engaging exercises.
Students will solve more complex problems using Karel, reinforcing the concepts learned in Unit 1.
This unit introduces JavaScript basics such as variables, user input, arithmetic expressions, and functions. These fundamentals are crucial for building more complex programs.
Students will learn to create graphics and position objects on the JavaScript canvas, enhancing their ability to make visually engaging programs.
This unit presents challenges that require students to apply their graphics knowledge to solve more complex problems.
Students will delve into control structures such as loops and conditionals, which are essential for controlling the flow of programs.
In this unit, students will solve more complex problems using control structures, reinforcing their understanding of these crucial concepts.
Students will explore functions in depth, learning about parameters, return values, and scope. Functions are key to writing reusable and maintainable code.
This unit provides challenges that require students to apply their knowledge of functions to solve complex problems.
Students will learn to create animations and simple games using JavaScript, incorporating timers, randomization, and event handling.
This unit presents challenges that require students to apply their animation and game development skills to more complex projects.
Students will build a Breakout game, applying their knowledge of graphics, mouse events, and collision detection in a guided project.
The final project encourages creativity and collaboration, allowing students to apply everything they have learned to create an interactive JavaScript program.