Authors: Kathleen M. Austin and Lorraine N. Bergkvist

Introduction to Computer Science: Coding is a one-of-a-kind text that introduces younger students to the exciting world of computer coding. It shows students how easy it is to learn coding and is a great tool for encouraging students to pursue additional courses in computer science. Designed for the classroom, this text provides a foundation in the concepts of programming using easy-to-learn, free software: Scratch, App Inventor, Alice, and HTML.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Introduction to Computer Science: Coding, 1st Edition

• Welcome to Introduction to Computer Science: Coding
• Front Matter
• 1 - Introduction to Computer Programming
• 2 - Solving Problems
• 3 - Introduction to the Scratch Coding Environment
• 4 - Data and Expressions
• 5 - Decisions
• 6 - Loops
• 7 - Custom Blocks
• 8 - Events
• 9 - Sound and Video
• 10 - Animation
• 11 - Game Design
• 12 - Apps
• 13 - Working in Three Dimensions
• 14 - Introduction to Coding Web Pages
• Appendix A ASCII Characters
• Appendix B Scratch Instruments and Notes
• Glossary
• Index