5th Grade

5a: 5-1 and 5-4 Days 1 and 2 9:05-9:50
5b: 5-2 and 5-3 Days 3 and 4 9:05-9:50
5c: 5-5 and 5-6 Day 5 9:05-10:35

Bootstrap: Algebra and Computer Programming

In this unit, students will learn how computer programming relates to mathematics, and they will write their own code in order to create a simple video game.

Big Mathematical Ideas:

• Learn algebraic and geometric concepts through computer programming
• Apply mathematical concepts and rigorous programming principles to create a simple video game
• Design what each character looks like, and use algebraic concepts to detect collisions, handle keystrokes, and determine how they move and interact
• Discover programming contracts that create various shapes and utilize those to create larger, more custom images
• Use computer code to manipulate images (flip, rotate, scale, etc.)