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Game Development

CS Applications Game Development

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, consider our Supplementary Offerings.

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

GDScript

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Godot

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of game theory and design using the Godot game engine. In Unplugged and Coding lessons, students will apply gaming constructs and processes to plan and develop their own video games. Students will delve into game psychology, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques in Digital Citizenship lessons. STEM Career lessons focus on careers within the gaming industry. By the end of this course, students will be able to navigate the Godot gaming environment, have an understanding of industry careers and ethical considerations, and be able to create their own games using game design principles.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Schedule a 30-minute call to explore our Computer Science Applications courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

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Python

CS Applications Python

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, consider our Supplementary Offerings.

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

Python

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Thonny or Pickcode.io

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

In this course, students analyze, manipulate, and develop programs using the Python programming language. Students will learn programming fundamentals and write Python scripts that utilize user input, control structures, data structures, and object-oriented programming techniques to solve problems. Students will explore ethical behavior and real-world applications through data projects, Digital Citizenship lessons, and STEM Careers. By the end of this course, students will be familiar with Python and its real-world applications in computer science.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Schedule a 30-minute call to explore our Computer Science Applications courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

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Java

CS Applications Java

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, consider our Supplementary Offerings.

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

Java

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

BlueJ or Pickcode.io

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

In this course, students will apply computer science concepts using the Java programming language. Students will develop computational thinking skills by building projects, such as a fitness tracker, basic calculator, and a music application, that incorporate loops, objects, methods, and classes. Digital Citizenship and STEM Career lessons explore security threats and measures and a variety of careers. By the end of this course, students will have practiced the computational thinking and analytical skills needed to prepare for AP Computer Science.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Schedule a 30-minute call to explore our Computer Science Applications courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

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Web Development, Part 2

CS Applications Web Development, Part 2

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, consider our Supplementary Offerings.

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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

HTML
CSS
Javascript

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Google Chrome
Phoenix Code or Pickcode.io

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

In this follow-up to Web Development, Part 1, students dive deeper into the world of web development by building websites that solve problems. In Unplugged and Coding lessons, students review foundational JavaScript, HTML, and CSS concepts and explore advanced programming constructs and techniques like JavaScript animations, objects, and methods. Students examine the societal impacts of technology in Digital Citizenship lessons and explore a wide range of career paths in STEM Career lessons. By the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate advanced web development techniques and problem-solving skills.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Schedule a 30-minute call to explore our Computer Science Applications courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

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Web Development, Part 1

CS Applications Web Development, Part 1

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, consider our Supplementary Offerings.

Download the Course PDF

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

HTML
CSS
Javascript

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Google Chrome
Phoenix Code or Pickcode.io

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

In this introductory text-based programming course, students build and design websites using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Students learn web development fundamentals and web design best practices through a variety of project-based Unplugged and Coding lessons. Digital Citizenship lessons foster safe and positive online behaviors, and STEM Career lessons highlight how STEM knowledge can benefit students regardless of their chosen career path. By the end of this course, students will be able to build basic websites that include hyperlinks, images, lists, and interactive elements.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Schedule a 30-minute call to explore our Computer Science Applications courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

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Block-Based Programming

CS Applications Block-Based Programming

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, consider our Supplementary Offerings.

Download the Course PDF

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

Scratch

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Google Chrome
Scratch

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

In this introductory block-based programming course, students explore fundamental computer science skills and programming structures using Scratch, a block coding language. Students implement variables, conditionals, and loops in Unplugged and Coding lessons to build Scratch projects. Digital Citizenship and STEM Career lessons provide opportunities for students to evaluate online activities, assess the impacts of computing on society, and consider a variety of STEM careers. By the end of this course, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to confidently pursue advanced computer science courses.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Schedule a 30-minute call to explore our Computer Science Applications courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

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CS Applications JavaScript

Computer Science Applications

JavaScript

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, explore our Intro to Computer Science Applications Pilot.

Download the Course PDF

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

JavaScript
HTML
CSS

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Brackets
Google Chrome
Repl.it

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

Apply knowledge of JavaScript concepts. Exercise web design best practices to formulate solutions for real-world problems. Build upon foundational concepts such as functions, conditionals, and arrays, while exploring advanced programming techniques, like flowcharting and pseudocode. Unplugged and Digital Citizenship lessons discuss collaboration techniques and a variety of STEM careers. At the end of this course, students will be able to demonstrate advanced programming and problem-solving skills.

Learning Objectives

Each lesson plan is designed to enable students to achieve specific learning outcomes related to course aligned computer science competencies. For example, at the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Implement JavaScript concepts to develop a website that fulfills an objective.
  • Apply flowcharts and pseudocode to organize a sequence of steps to address a complex problem.
  • Work collaboratively to evaluate a website and incorporate feedback.
  • Identify, evaluate, and address errors through testing and debugging a website.
  • Implement accessibility techniques to make a website more accessible for diverse users.
  • Remix existing code to add features and give attribution to the original creators.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Start a free trial to preview Ellipsis Education, or schedule a 30-minute call to explore our courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

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Intro to CS Applications

Intro to Computer Science Applications

This is the page for our full-year course. If you are looking for a condensed option for summer camps or short instruction blocks, explore our Intro to Computer Science Applications Pilot.

Download the Course PDF

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE:

JavaScript
HTML
CSS

SOFTWARE USED IN COURSE:

Brackets
Google Chrome
Repl.it

SUPPORTED DEVICES:

Mac
Windows
Chromebook

INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS:

Direct Instruction
Instructional Scaffolding
Use of Learning Objectives
Relevant Vocabulary
Bloom’s Taxonomy
of Questions
Inquiry-Based Instruction
Project-Based Instruction
Cooperative Learning
Independent Study

SUPPORTED LEARNING MODELS:

Classroom
Blended
Hybrid
Synchronous
Asynchronous

STANDARDS ALIGNED:

ISTE Seal of Alignment

National and State K-12 Computer Science Standards

REINFORCES:

Math
ELA
Social-Emotional Learning

Course Description

Examine fundamental computer science concepts with JavaScript. Build and design websites using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Integrate conditionals, loops, and arrays in functions to enable user actions like clicking a button or card on a website. Unplugged and Digital Citizenship lessons explore ethical behavior online and STEM careers. At the end of this course, students will have the ability to choose website design components and the computer science skills to build them.

Learning Objectives

Each lesson plan is designed to enable students to achieve specific learning outcomes related to course aligned computer science competencies. For example, at the end of this course students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate mastery of basic HTML skills by independently building the framework of a webpage.
  • Apply the functionality of various CSS properties and values.
  • Plan and code JavaScript functions to promote user interaction within a website.
  • Work collaboratively to evaluate the merits of their projects and solve any errors that appear in their websites.
  • Differentiate between the capabilities of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Describe negative health effects that can emerge from common technology practices.

Resources Included

  • Teacher training videos
  • Summative assessments
  • Formative assessments
  • Syllabus
  • Customized standards map
  • Step-by-step lesson plans
  • Pacing guide
  • Teacher and student slide decks
  • English language learner supplemental teaching guides
  • Vocabulary words and definitions
  • Coding lessons
  • Unplugged lessons
  • Digital Citizenship lessons
  • STEM Career lessons
  • Hardware integrations

“If I can teach this stuff, literally anyone could.”

— Amy Giba, STEM Teacher

“The kids get fired up because they can see the connections.”

— Collin Yust, 3rd Grade Teacher

Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education

Not every student loves to code, and that’s ok. That’s why the Core Pillars of Ellipsis Education are at the center of every course. Each pillar includes activities built to engage every learning style in the classroom.

Learn more about Computer Science Applications!

Schedule a 30-minute call to explore our Computer Science Applications courses with one of our curriculum experts. You will preview curriculum features such as syllabi, lesson plans, and standards mapping.

Free Trial Schedule a Call