Grade 15 - Information Technology

JavaScript (Credit: 0.50)

In this course, students will learn how to start programming with JavaScript. Students will learn the basics of JavaScript including testing, functions, objects, arrays, loops, conditional code, operators and syntax basics. Students will learn timing and animations, and how to debug. The class will conclude with a robust project that incorporates everything they learned in the semester.

Students should have a working knowledge of HTML and CSS prior to taking this course.

Materials Needed:

HTML Text Editor (choose one):
TextEdit – For use on Mac – comes with OS
Notepad – For use on Windows – comes with OS
Text – For use on Chromebook – free app download from the Google Store

Image Editing Software (choose one):

Pixlr – https://pixlr.com/editor/ (in browser)
GIMP – http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ (downloadable program)

Webhosting and basic in-browser FTP:

Neocities – https://www.neocities.org

Tech Requirements

Students will need a computer or laptop for this course; tablets are not sufficient.
Some YouTube videos are embedded within course.