A comprehensive guide to the Javascript programming language.

9-12 Compare and contrast fundamental data structures
and their uses.
9-12 Demonstrate the flow of execution of a recursive
algorithm.
9-12. Analyze a large-scale computational problem and
identify generalizable patterns or problem components
that can be applied to a solution.
9-12. Construct solutions to problems using studentcreated components, such as procedures, modules,
and/or objects.
9-12. Demonstrate code reuse by creating programming
solutions using libraries and APIs
9-12 Plan and develop programs for broad audiences
using a specific software life cycle process.
9-12 Develop programs for multiple computing platforms.
9-12 Identify and fix security issues that might
compromise computer programs.
9-12 Develop and use a series of test cases to verify that
a program performs according to its design
specifications.
9-12 Modify an existing program to add additional
functionality and discuss intended and unintended
implications.

Developed by the NYCDOE CS education team, the Introduction to Computational Media is a yearlong (108 hours) creative computing course for high schools using the open source Javascript library p5.js. By understanding how code can be a medium for creative expression, students will learn the fundamentals of computer science while designing and prototyping interactive projects that run on a browser. Additionally, students will learn how HTML/CSS elements can interact with p5.js to fully take advantage of developing content for a browser. This course has been implemented in NYC schools via CS4All’s Software Engineering Program (SEP), revised by classroom teachers with guidance from the Processing Foundation, and aligns with the CS4All Blueprint for CS education that emphasizes a hands-on CS approach called creative computing. Watch this video and view this fact sheet for more information.

This lesson explains the basic concepts of variables and functions in Javascript as an introduction to core programming concepts. It links to an external JSFiddle to provide executable examples. Format: asynchronous virtual.6-8. Create clearly named variables that store data, and perform operations on their contents.Standards: 6-8. Test and analyze the effects of changing variables while using computational models.Standards: 9-12. Design algorithms (functions) to solve computational problems using a combination of original and existing algorithms.Author: Matt Geddes.Image of a computer generated by https://hotpot.ai free for non-commercial use.