Computer Science Foundations-4th Block / Spring 2026 Assignments

After watching the movie, Robot and Frank, watch the attached Podcast AI: A Robot, Burglar, and Us.  Then, answer the Robot and Frank Questions from the worksheet.  A paper copy will be provided in class.

Using the video, The Best Way to Organize Your Computer Files, as a reference, answer the associated questions using the Google Form. Once you've turned in your Google Form, spend a few minutes organizing your desktop.  Add a few folders for practice.

Create an original school-appropriate meme to share with your class.  Upload your meme(s) here in this GC Assignment.

Choose a partner to practice zipping and unzipping files:

Create a "Meme" folder on your desktop
Download 6 school-appropriate memes into that new folder (png or jpg files)
Create a zipped meme folder
Email that zipped folder to your partner in an email
Unzip the zipped folder you received from your partner and read the memes
Choose your favorite meme from the folder and upload it here in Google Classroom Assignment to receive credit for the assignment

Using the following Computer Skills Course Videos, answer the questions in the Google Form.  You'll likely want to set up a split screen on your monitor to view both your video and the Google Form.


Part 1: File management including folders, filenames, and file extensions
Part 2: Basic file management techniques in Mac OS and Windows
Part 3: Move and copy files in Mac OS and Windows
Part 4: Working with compressed ZIP files in Mac OS and Windows

Watch the attached video related to Windows File Explorer.  Using the attached Template, submit 5 take-aways/notes that you picked up while watching the video that you think will be useful to you as you continue through the CS pathway of study.

While watching the attached video, fill in your answers to the questions on the attached Google Doc. A paper copy will be provided in class.

Create an infographic / poster to illustrate a Code of Ethics for IT Professions. Utilize the attached resources to create your own code of ethics for a fictitious IT company of your own.  Do not simply cut and paste another organization's code of ethics.  Your code should be written in your own words after reviewing several sources (attached or otherwise).  You will likely need to choose 3 to 4 main topic areas that your code will address.  For example: General Ethics Principles, Professional Responsibilities, Personal Responsibilities, Adhering to the Code, etc.  Also attached is a great article ("Code of Ethics") that contains a list of topics that you should include in your infographic.

Complete the BBC Ethics worksheet as you read through the following article:

Using Lucidchart, create a multi-step flowchart to solve a problem that a programmer might encounter. Your flowchart must include Terminal, I/O, and Process boxes along with at least one embedded decision and one loop.  Also be sure to include a flowchart title. Publish your Lucidchart as a PDF and upload here. To download as PDF, use the 3-Line Stack -----> "Export"-----> "PDF". You'll find the file on your computer's "Downloads" folder for uploading into Google Classroom. 

Below are a few coding problems:
Calculate the Total Purchase Price of an Item Including Sales Tax
Determine Whether a Temperature is Below or Above the Freezing Point
Determine Whether a Student is Passing a Class Based on Multiple Tests
Determine if the Sum of Two Numbers is Even or Odd
Determine the Largest Number Among All the Entered Integers
Calculate the Sum of The First 50 Numbers Entered
Determine if a Number is a Prime Number


Attached resources:
"How to Create a Flowchart for Programming" Parts 1-5 videos
Lucidchart webpage
How to create flowcharts and diagrams for free - Lucidchart tutorial
Introduction to Creating Flowcharts
Flowchart sample

Read and take notes (in your CS spiral notebook) on the "Introduction to Flowcharts GeeksforGeeks" webpage. Be sure to include definitions and to sketch out the symbols and their meanings: Terminal (start/end), Process, Data (I/O), Decision, Flow Lines
Watch "What is a Flowchart" from Lucid Software
Look at common examples: Scientific Method, Amazon Purchase, Guessing Game
In your CS notebook, create a flowchart to explain how to make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. Be sure to utilize Flowchart symbols "terminal," "I/O," "Process," "Decision," and flow lines to complete your flowchart.

Create a stylized Google Form to collect data from classmates/Advisory Class (Due Wednesday, 3/25)
Must contain at least 5 pertinent questions to obtain quality data
Create a digital poster/presentation to represent your analyzation of the data to the class. Be sure to include your overall conclusion based on the results (Due Friday, 3/27)
Your Form may have to be unsubmitted in order to attach your poster
Only one team member needs to turn in your survey and poster

Create an informative essay to discuss how businesses use databases, data collection systems, data analytics and why these services are important to businesses today. Provide specific examples to support the claims. You should have at least 5 paragraphs to complete the essay.   Proper grammar and sentence/paragraph structure should be used. If you are unfamiliar with formatting, you may make a copy of the attached "Basic Essay Format" document and edit it to work for your essay.

After reading the attached resources, fill in the information on your Cloud Computing Vocabulary Terms WS for Standard #8.6.  Be sure to include a description of the 4 types of Data Analytics.

Explore the onset of the Internet of Things (IoT) and explain how it is enabled by sensors, actuators, communication devices and computers that exchange and process data and can interface with users in a most instinctual way. Using a specific single example, summarize in a video how the IoT combines information, automation, computation, software, sensors, and networking to make traditional processes more efficient.  You may include photos, videos, text, music, voice overs, etc. to create an informational video that will be presented to the class.  Be sure to review the attached rubric to maximize your scoring.

*Create a project team Google Drive folder so each member will have access and be able to contribute media to the project.

*One person from each group should upload a completed video here.  Be sure to include at least one team member's name in the saved name of the file.

**Attached are resources for how to use Google Vids Video Editing Software.  You may need to sign-in using your Alcoa Schools Gmail account for access.

Complete the Cloud Technologies Worksheet that was handed out in class.  Use the attached articles and videos below to help you complete the WS.  You may also find it necessary to seek out other resources for additional information.

Research the features and requirements of the four main deployment models for cloud technology: public, private, community, and hybrid. Create an infographic to show their roles and describe the pros and cons of each type. You are welcome to hand draw or use a digital template for your infographic.  



Infographic Resources:
What Makes an Effective Infographic
7 Common Types of Infographics

Using the attached resources, fill out the Cloud Technology Roles Venn Diagram.

Synthesize research of historical and significant milestones that influenced the evolution of cloud computing. Create an annotated timeline illustrating significant time periods and major impacts of technology trends that influenced the development of cloud computing. Use academic research and news media citing specific textual evidence from research. 

Your timeline should include between 6 and 10 significant events or eras in cloud computing.



Utilize the attached rubric to maximize your scoring.

Using the attached articles related to Cloud Computing, fill in the vocabulary/notes Google Doc (a paper copy will be distributed in class).

With partners, students will create a poster board display that will include:
Historical timeline
Benefits and disadvantages of Internet to society
Potential future implications 
Sources for information
The attached Poster Rubric will be used to score your poster.  Be sure to review all of the scoring opportunities within the rubric.


Also attached are Internet resources/background.

After viewing the video, "What is the Internet?," complete the Google Forms questions.

Using your Snap Circuit Notes, complete the Snap Circuit Chapter 1 Quiz

Using the Snap Circuits Student Guide, complete the Snap Circuits / Student Notes sheet.

Watch the Introduction to circuits and Ohm's Law video and the Series vs. Parallel Circuits videos before completing the Ohm's Law WS.

After previewing the slide information pertaining to electrical safety, complete the OSHA Electrical Safety Google Form.

1. Read the Article "Free Internet Safety Tutorial at GCFGlobal"
Read lessons 1-8
Be sure to watch the embedded videos:
              Internet Safety: Your Browser's Security Features
              Understanding Spam and Phishing
              Online Shopping Advice
              Understanding Digital Tracking


2. Take notes as you go through the lessons.  You will be able to use your handwritten notes on the quiz Wednesday.


3. After completing the lessons, take the practice "Internet Safety Quiz" near the bottom of the webpage.

Using your IT Career Presentation as a resource, create an infographic to illustrate the highlights of your chosen career. Use the resources below (and any other you find) to help you make a quality infographic.

Infographic Resources:
What Makes an Effective Infographic
7 Common Types of Infographics
Editable Google Templates for Infographics


*If using Canva, download ("Share" button) a PDF version of your infographic to your computer, and then submit the PDF here.
*If using Adobe, download ("Download" button) a PNG file version of your infographic to your computer, and then submit the PNG here.

Open a new tab in Chrome and click on the "AI Mode" button.
Upload your PDF or PNG to Gemini.  In the prompt area, insert the following: Check the infographic content for accuracy and make suggestions to make it better.
Use the results/suggestions to make your infographic even better.  
After improvements are complete, turn in your new version here.

*Note- students will sign up for an IT discipline in class

Student will create an oral presentation with a PPT/Prezi/Slides about a given IT discipline.  The presentation should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Your presentation will be graded using the attached rubric.  Your presentation must include the following:
Job Description including expected salaries (TN and National)
Work Activities (what kinds of things do they do on a day-to-day basis)
Tools/Technology used
Work Environment
Knowledge/Skills needed
Post Secondary Institutions (Colleges of Applied Tech, Community Colleges, 4-year Universities) in TN and other states
Professional Societies w/ benefits to membership
Be sure to cite each source (be ready to explain why the source is reliable)
Upload your completed presentation here:

1.Read “20 Ways to Improve your Presentation Skills” 
2.Choose 5 from the list of 20 suggested improvements and write a take-away.  Please use complete sentences. Return the Take-away Presentation Skills WS

Be sure to turn in a signed copy of your Internet Safety and Classroom Expectations forms on Friday,
1/9  .

Please complete the "All About You" document to the best of your ability. Open your copy and write directly on the Google Doc, then submit.

Open your copy and write directly on the Google Doc, then submit.