Nixa High School 9th Grade Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 29
COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS (CSE) - 465
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
Computer Science Essentials is a yearlong course that will introduce students to a diverse
set of computational thinking concepts, fundamentals, and tools, allowing them to gain an
understanding and build confidence. In this course students will use visual, block-based
programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with languages such
as Python to create apps and develop websites, and learn how to make computers work
together to put their design into practice. They will apply computational thinking
practices, build their vocabulary, and collaborate just as computing professionals do to
create products that address topics and problems important to them.
INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (IED) - 415
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
This Project Lead the Way Foundation course focuses on developing problem solving
skills using a design development process. IED is a hands-on class where students create
models of product solutions, analyze and communicate them. Modeling is done with solid
modeling software such as Autodesk’s Inventor 3-D CAD program. Students will also
build prototypes of their solutions in the engineering lab. The major focus is to expose
students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication
methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation.
NHS is a PLTW Certified School. Students adequately completing the PLTW course series are
eligible for college credit at PLTW participating universities.
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Advanced Placement
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