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

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Introduction to Computer Science: Coding 2e, Online Textbook

• Introduction to Computer Science Coding
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• Preface
• About the Authors
• Guided Tour
• Reviewers
• Tools for Student and Instructor Success
• • Student Tools
  • Instructor Tools
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Hands-on Examples
• Special Features
• Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer Programming
• • Chapter 1 Preview
  • Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 1 Terms
  • Section 1.1 Exploring Computer Science
  • Section 1.2 Examining Computers
  • Section 1.3 Simulating with Computers
  • Section 1.4 Writing Code
  • Chapter 1 Summary
  • Chapter 1 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 2 Solving Problems
• • Chapter 2 Preview
  • Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 2 Terms
  • Section 2.1 Using the Problem-Solving Model
  • Section 2.2 Solving Problems
  • Section 2.3 Writing Algorithms
  • Chapter 2 Summary
  • Chapter 2 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 3 Introduction to the Scratch Coding Environment
• • Chapter 3 Preview
  • Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 3 Terms
  • Section 3.1 Exploring the Scratch Project Editor
  • Section 3.2 Creating a Project in Scratch
  • Section 3.3 Using a Tutorial in Scratch
  • Chapter 3 Summary
  • Chapter 3 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 4 Variables and Expressions
• • Chapter 4 Preview
  • Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 4 Terms
  • Section 4.1 Declaring Variables
  • Section 4.2 Writing Expressions
  • Section 4.3 Getting User Input and Writing Output
  • Section 4.4 Using Random Numbers
  • Section 4.5 Creating Lists
  • Chapter 4 Summary
  • Chapter 4 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 5 Decisions
• • Chapter 5 Preview
  • Chapter 5 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 5 Terms
  • Section 5.1 Making Decisions in Code
  • Section 5.2 Building Boolean Expressions
  • Section 5.3 Coding Decisions
  • Chapter 5 Summary
  • Chapter 5 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 6 Loops
• • Chapter 6 Preview
  • Chapter 6 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 6 Terms
  • Section 6.1 Programming Repetition
  • Section 6.2 Using Looping Techniques
  • Chapter 6 Summary
  • Chapter 6 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 7 Custom Blocks
• • Chapter 7 Preview
  • Chapter 7 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 7 Terms
  • Section 7.1 Creating Custom Blocks
  • Section 7.2 Reusing Code
  • Section 7.3 Making Custom Blocks with Input
  • Section 7.4 Designing with Custom Blocks
  • Chapter 7 Summary
  • Chapter 7 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 8 Events
• • Chapter 8 Preview
  • Chapter 8 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 8 Terms
  • Section 8.1 Using Events
  • Section 8.2 Broadcasting and Receiving Messages
  • Section 8.3 Managing Code
  • Chapter 8 Summary
  • Chapter 8 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 9 Sound and Video
• • Chapter 9 Preview
  • Chapter 9 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 9 Terms
  • Section 9.1 Working with Sound
  • Section 9.2 Working with Video
  • Chapter 9 Summary
  • Chapter 9 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 10 Animation
• • Chapter 10 Preview
  • Chapter 10 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 10 Terms
  • Section 10.1 Animating Sprites
  • Section 10.2 Editing Sprite Costumes
  • Section 10.3 Creating Sprites
  • Section 10.4 Creating Backdrops
  • Chapter 10 Summary
  • Chapter 10 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 11 Game Design
• • Chapter 11 Preview
  • Chapter 11 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 11 Terms
  • Section 11.1 Introduction to Game Design
  • Section 11.2 Finalizing the Game Build
  • Chapter 11 Summary
  • Chapter 11 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 12 Apps
• • Chapter 12 Preview
  • Chapter 12 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 12 Terms
  • Section 12.1 Introduction to App Development
  • Section 12.2 Using MIT App Inventor
  • Section 12.3 Exploring Components and Blocks
  • Section 12.4 Developing Apps with Animation
  • Section 12.5 Connecting Apps to External Sources
  • Chapter 12 Summary
  • Chapter 12 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 13 Working in Three Dimensions
• • Chapter 13 Preview
  • Chapter 13 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 13 Terms
  • Section 13.1 Learning the Basics of Three-Dimensional Modeling
  • Section 13.2 Introducing OpenSCAD
  • Section 13.3 Exploring Careers in the 3D Field
  • Chapter 13 Summary
  • Chapter 13 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 14 Introduction to Coding Web Pages
• • Chapter 14 Preview
  • Chapter 14 Learning Outcomes
  • Chapter 14 Terms
  • Section 14.1 Basics of HTML
  • Section 14.2 Adding Inline Elements
  • Section 14.3 Creating Internal Styles
  • Section 14.4 Linking to Pages
  • Section 14.5 Adding Interaction to a Web Page
  • Section 14.6 Securing a Web Page
  • Chapter 14 Summary
  • Chapter 14 Review and Assessment
• Appendix A ASCII Characters
• Appendix B Scratch Instruments and Notes
• • Musical Instruments
  • Musical Notes
• Appendix C CSTA Standards
• • Level 2: Grades 6–8 (Ages 11–14)
• Glossary
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• Index
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