What is Computer Science?
Jobs
Systems Thinking
Robots/ Drones
3D Printing
100
Computer science is posing a ________ in such a way that a computer can ____________ it.
Problem, Solve
100
The only industry that doesn't use computers.
None.
100
A way at looking at the big picture and seeing how things are connected.
Systems Thinking.
100
Ozobot
100
The maker of our 3D printers
Makerbot
200
The main reasons schools don't offer CS classes.
Teachers can't teach it.
200
CS majors make $_____________ more than a high school grad over their lifetime.
$1 million dollars
200
Anything made of parts.
A system.
200
CoDrone
200
The part of the 3D printer that actually melts the plastic.
Extruder/print head
300
One reason it is an important skill to learn.
???
300
The industry you need to work in.
Any Industry.
300
a place within a complex system where a small intervention can produce significant, widespread changes
Leverage point.
300
These are all examples of what:
Energy: Charging the battery (electricity).
Information: Code uploaded via Blockly/Python, or commands from the controller.
Physical environment: Air currents, obstacles, gravity.
Human interaction: Students turning it on, calibrating, choosing flight modes.
Inputs
300
The online tool used to make/ edit objects.
Tinkercad.
400
This is what Computer Science is all about.
Solving Problems!
400
The likelihood your future job will use computers.
~100%
400
Coca-Cola is refreshing, but has a lot of sugar and is not good for you.... is an example of one of these...
Mental model.
400
These are all examples of what:
Movement: Flying up/down, forward/backward, turning, hovering.
Lights: LEDs flashing or changing colors to signal status.
Data/feedback: Telemetry (altitude, direction, battery life) shown to students through the app.
Sound: Noise from spinning propellers (indirect output).
Outputs
400
Another word used for plastic.
Filament.
500
The main reason students are not interested in computer science.
Not exposed to it. No classes offered
500
Percentage of jobs outside of Tech Companies. (10% 30% 50%)
50%
500
Another word for emergent behavior of a system.
Consequence.
500
The cost of the robot or drone?
Ozobot: $175
Drone: $200
500
One output of the 3D Printer.
3D printed object: The final physical model, prototype, or part.
Movement & sound: Motors and fans generate motion and noise during printing.
Heat: From the extruder and build plate.
Light signals: Status LEDs for printer readiness or errors.
Feedback/data: Printer display or software reports print progress, errors, or completion.