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JavaScript 1 Semester Course

This course teaches fundamental programming concepts and algorithmic principles using the JavaScript language, preparing students to develop robust applications.

Semester course · 55 lessons · 3 units

  • JavaScript
  • Voyage
  • Semester
  • 7th grade
  • 8th grade
  • 9th grade
  • 10th grade
  • 11th grade
  • 12th grade

Course Summary

This JavaScript course introduces the core concepts of programming. Students will learn fundamental syntax, data types, control flow, functions and variable types. By the end, students have a solid foundation of programming basics.

Course Outline

    1. Passwords Learn how to make a strong password.
    2. Programming Logic and Languages This lesson covers the basics of programming logic and languages with some introduction on how to set up a Javascript file.
    3. JavaScript Intro This introductory lesson covers the basics behind variables and gives some examples of how to use them.
    4. Console Logs, Alerts and Prompts Console logs are an easy way to output some content through JavaScript. We will also cover alerts and prompts in this lesson.
    5. Output Checkpoint This is the JavaScript Output Checkpoint. Good luck!
    6. Math Everyone loves math! So does JavaScript. Let's find out how we can do some simple math operations in JavaScript.
    7. Concatenation Concatenation may be a hard word to say, but it's easy to do in JavaScript! This lesson will cover the basics of joining strings and variables together.
    8. Types of Threat Learn about the different approaches criminals might take cause problems.
    9. Project: Money Calculator Create a Money Calculator
    10. Functions Functions are one of the most useful features of JavaScript and other programming languages. Let's dive in and learn how to use them.
    11. Parameters Giving functions parameters will allow you to make your functions more dynamic. This lesson covers the basics of parameters.
    12. Return Statement Sometimes you want to run a function and get something back. Let's see how a return statement can accomplish this.
    13. Functions Checkpoint This is the JavaScript Functions Checkpoint. Good luck!
    14. Commenting in JavaScript Learn how to make notes in your code without changing what the code does!
    15. Functions for Buttons Buttons are a great way to fire off a function! Let's make some buttons that use JavaScript.

    1. If Statements Different circumstances require different outcomes! This lesson covers how we can accomplish something depending on some conditions.
    2. If Statement Conditions There's a lot you can do with a single if statement! Let's check out how to add some conditions to them.
    3. Else If Statements Sometimes you need to string if statements together. An easy way to accomplish this is using else if statements.
    4. Accessibility Learn about how we can make computer programs more accessible.
    5. Legal and Ethical Concerns in Innovations Learn about legal and ethical concerns surrounding computing innovations.
    6. Arrays - Intro There are a lot of ways to store data in Javascript. This lesson introduces one of these ways: arrays.
    7. Accessing Elements in Arrays Arrays are great for storing data but accessing that data is vital. Let's take a look at how this is done.
    8. Array Length Don't know how many items are in an array? Use array length! Let's check it out.
    9. Adding to Arrays We've already covered some material on arrays but this lesson covers how to add elements to an existing array.
    10. Removing From Arrays Last lesson we discussed adding items to arrays. In this one we will cover how to remove items from arrays.
    11. Inserting Into Arrays Similarly to adding to an array, we can add items into the middle of an array instead of just at the end. Let's take a look at this functionality.
    12. Changing Elements in Arrays This lesson covers how to change or update an existing item in an array.
    13. For Loops Looping blocks of code gives us a lot of power to manipulate data. Let's take a look at how to implement a For loop.
    14. For Loops Continued For loops can be complex! Let's continue learning about them.
    15. Project: Probability Guesser Find out the odds to help you win games!
    16. Project: Parking Lot Business Make money off a parking lot!
    17. Copyright Learn about the different laws surrounding creative works.
    18. Nested Loops Nested loops allow us to combine multiple loops together which gives a lot of power. Let's explore what this means.
    19. AI, Machine Learning, & Automation Learn how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation are affecting your world and potential changes in the future.
    20. While Loops Similar to For loops, while loops are a powerful and useful feature of Javascript. This lesson will cover the basics.
    21. Arrays and Loops Looping through the items of an array will allow us to update each item individually. Let's see how this is accomplished.

    1. Cybersecurity Posture Learn about different ways you can stay safe while using the internet.
    2. Digital Citizenship Learn about digital citizenship and how you can be responsible with your technology.
    3. Computer Innovations. Explore how different computer innovations have affected our everyday lives.
    4. Intro to the Internet Learn what a network is and what parts of our lives interact with networks.
    5. Network Parts and Pieces Learn about the different parts that help make the internet run!
    6. Packets and Protocols Learn how data is transferred across the internet.
    7. Personal Data
    8. Copyright Learn about the different laws surrounding creative works.
    9. Encryption Learn how encryption helps make things more secure.
    10. Data
    11. Data Structures Learn about the different ways we use data and the challenges associated with data collection, structure, and interpretation.
    12. Computer Parts and Pieces Learn the different parts that make up a computer!
    13. From Electricity to a Bit Learn how information moves through computer components to generate the programs you enjoy.
    14. Troubleshooting Learn some strategies for fixing computer problems.
    15. Outside Libraries Learn how outside libraries can make building projects much easier!
    16. Binary Learn the basics of binary--why it exists and how the computer uses it to communicate information.
    17. Representing Numbers with Binary Learn how to convert information into binary and back.
    18. Representing Text with Binary Learn how we use binary code to represent letters.
    19. Simulations

Standard Alignment

State standards documents

Document Standards Grades
National
2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation Guide CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2022 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Alabama
Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Arizona
Arizona Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Arizona Computer Science Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Arkansas
Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming + Skill Struck Alignment Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming · 2023 9-12
Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards · 2023 6-8
California
California K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment California K-12 CS Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Georgia
Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Idaho
Idaho Content Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Idaho Content Standards Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Illinois
Illinois Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Illinois Computer Science Standards · 2022 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Indiana
Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Iowa
Iowa Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Iowa Computer Science Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Kansas
Kansas CS Standards P-12 + Skill Struck Alignment Kansas CS Standards P-12 · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Kentucky
Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Maryland
Maryland K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Maryland K-12 CS Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Michigan
Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Mississippi
Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science · 2022 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Missouri
Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nebraska
Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nevada
Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS + Skill Struck Alignment Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology + Skill Struck Alignment Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Nevada Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Nevada Computer Science Standards 9-12
New Jersey
New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards + Skill Struck Alignment New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards · 2020 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
New York
New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 + Skill Struck Alignment New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
North Carolina
North Carolina K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment North Carolina K-12 CS Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Ohio
Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Rhode Island
Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
South Carolina
South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards + Skill Struck Alignment South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8
South Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School + Skill Struck Alignment South Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School · 2023 9-12
Tennessee
Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Texas
TEKs Skills for CTE + Skill Struck Alignment TEKs Skills for CTE 9-12
TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards + Skill Struck Alignment TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Utah
Utah 6-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Utah 6-12 CS Standards · 2019 6-8, 9-12
Virginia
Virginia K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Virginia K-12 CS Standards · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Washington
Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science · 2023 K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Wyoming
Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards + Skill Struck Alignment Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards · 2020 K-2, 3-5, 6-8

Course Project

In this course, students will complete challenges that help solidify concepts as they use skills in a variety of ways. In order to complete tasks, students will creatively apply what they've learned by using different approaches to reach a goal. This experience closely follows challenges they would face in a technical interview, allowing them to practice.