Computer Programming Tutorials for Middle School Computer Science Teachers
The Beginning Microsoft Small Basic Programming Tutorial is a self-study first semester “beginner” programming tutorial consisting of 11 chapters explaining (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to write Microsoft Small Basic programs. The last chapter of this tutorial shows you how four different Small Basic games could port to Visual Basic, Visual C# and Java. The self-study or instructor led programming tutorial is appropriate for kids 5th grade and above.
Programming Home Projects with Microsoft Small Basic
Programming Home Projects with Microsoft Small Basic is a self-study second semester “intermediate” level programming tutorial consisting of 10 chapters explaining (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build a Small Basic graphics window programs. Projects include a Dual-Mode Stopwatch, Consumer Loan Assistant, Flash Card Math Quiz, Multiple Choice Exam, Weight Monitor, Home Inventory Manager and a Two Player Snowball Toss Game.Students learn about program design, the Small Basic controls, many elements of the Small Basic language, and how to debug and share finished programs.
JAVA FOR KIDS is a semester long “beginning” programming tutorial consisting of 10 chapters explaining (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build Java applications. The video game built is non-violent and teaches logical thinking skills. This instructor led tutorial is appropriate for students in 7th-9th grade
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