Code Red!
What is a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do?
What is:
program/code
What is a digital footprint?
What is:
record of information and activities you leave behind when you use the internet
What is:
No!
What is something you can think about when trying to figure out what career might be right for you?
What is:
your interests, hobbies, skills, strengths, and things you enjoy
What is an algorithm?
What is:
a step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task
In coding, what is a variable used to store?
What is:
information/data
True or False?
Once something is posted online, you should assume it could potentially be seen by others.
What is:
true
What is a characterstic of a strong password?
What is:
long and difficult for others to guess
True or False?
You have to know exactly what career you want when you're in 7th grade
What is:
False
In programming, what does "input" mean?
What is:
information given to a computer or program
What coding concept allows a program to make a decision based on whether something is true or false?
What is
conditional
What does it mean to be a good digital citizen?
What is:
to use technology responsibly, safely, respectfully, and appropriately
Why should you log off a computer when you are finished using it?
What is:
to protect your account and information from other users
Why can trying different activities, clubs, sports, classes, or hobbies help you think about your future?
What is:
they can help you discover things you enjoy and skills that you have
What type of coding concept is being used?
What is:
conditional
What does print() generally do in a text-based programming language like Python?
What is
displays information on the screen
You receive a mean message online. What is one responsible thing you could do?
What is:
don't respond/save and report the message to a trusted adult
You receive a suspicious email asking you to click a link and enter your password. What should you do?
What is:
don't click the link or enter your information/report it to a trusted adult
You love helping people, solving problems, and working with animals. How could these interests help you think about possible careers?
What is:
gives you clues about what you might enjoy (veterinarian, animal trainer)
A student creates these instructions:
1. Get bread
2. Add peanut butter
3. Add jelly
4. Put the pieces together
What computer science concept does this demonstrate?
What is:
algorithm
A programmer writes steps for solving a problem before writing the actual code. What is this called?
What is:
algorithm/pseudocode
Why should you think before posting a picture or comment online?
What is:
it can become part of your digital footprint and may affect how others see you in the future
What is phishing?
What is:
an attempt to trick someone into giving away personal information, password, or money, often through a fake message/website/link
You don't know what career you want yet, but you know you are creative, good at solving problems, and enjoy working with computers. What should you do?
What is:
explore careers that use those interests and skills (computer programmer, video game developer, business)
A program stores the user's name in a container called "name." Later, the program displays the name. What computer science concept is the container demonstrating?
What is:
variable