# \#csp-unit-1 **URL:** https://forum.code.org/tag/csp-unit-1/118.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [Why are we learning to code?](https://forum.code.org/t/why-are-we-learning-to-code/40259)
**Author:** [@elisabeth.marmolejos](https://forum.code.org/u/elisabeth.marmolejos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/why-are-we-learning-to-code/40259 "2026-09-17T16:46:40Z")
Why do we learn to Code? --- ## [Crosswalk between CSA CED version and Objects first](https://forum.code.org/t/crosswalk-between-csa-ced-version-and-objects-first/41480)
**Author:** [@jparsons](https://forum.code.org/u/jparsons)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/crosswalk-between-csa-ced-version-and-objects-first/41480 "2026-09-17T15:14:52Z")
I have created a crosswalk between the CED version and the Objects first version. (I have Units 1 and 2 done. I will work on Units 3 and 4 soon) I added links to the guided notes and extra practice because those resource… --- ## [Video update for unit 1?](https://forum.code.org/t/video-update-for-unit-1/42263)
**Author:** [@nichole.kunkle](https://forum.code.org/u/nichole.kunkle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/video-update-for-unit-1/42263 "2026-08-18T22:00:46Z")
Does anyone have a suggestion for a more updated video about Computer Science is Changing Everything than the one in CodeAI (code.org) that was produced 9 years ago? --- ## [Ejemplos de campaña](https://forum.code.org/t/ejemplos-de-campana/42197)
**Author:** [@isabel.simon](https://forum.code.org/u/isabel.simon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ejemplos-de-campana/42197 "2026-07-10T02:49:08Z")
Una retroalimentación buena y eficaz es específica, oportuna, respetuosa y orientada a la mejora. No se limita a señalar errores, sino que reconoce los logros, identifica aspectos que pueden fortalecerse y ofrece sugeren… --- ## [Introduction\_Back in the Saddle Again](https://forum.code.org/t/introduction-back-in-the-saddle-again/42161)
**Author:** [@sbrooks](https://forum.code.org/u/sbrooks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/introduction-back-in-the-saddle-again/42161 "2026-06-26T01:10:58Z")
Hello, my name is Sara. I am completing this professional development to get back in the saddle to teach CS Principles for 26-27. Not a planned course or path, but I’m here so I can prepare my kids for their next adventu… --- ## [Switching from codehs to code.org](https://forum.code.org/t/switching-from-codehs-to-code-org/41760)
**Author:** [@rcorn](https://forum.code.org/u/rcorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/switching-from-codehs-to-code-org/41760 "2026-02-06T14:49:08Z")
Hello, I am new to code.org and 1st year teacher. We have done the basics in codehs but I was wanting to add some more “interest” in coding. Is there a lesson that I can start the 7th and 8th graders? --- ## [Unit 7 Publishing Libraries](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-7-publishing-libraries/34251)
**Author:** [@dawnstiller](https://forum.code.org/u/dawnstiller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-7-publishing-libraries/34251 "2026-01-13T18:30:40Z")
In unit 7, when students are building their functions to publish libraries, they are encouraged to test those functions using the console log. Many of my students did this, and then because the code that accomplished th… --- ## [Unit 1 Review for Students](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-review-for-students/23602)
**Author:** [@nicole](https://forum.code.org/u/nicole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-review-for-students/23602 "2025-12-03T18:54:38Z")
This is a review I made for students to review what all we learned in unit 1. Unit 1 Review.docx (75.0 KB) --- ## [How to assess students](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-assess-students/41400)
**Author:** [@lisa.bennett](https://forum.code.org/u/lisa.bennett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-assess-students/41400 "2025-10-07T02:18:05Z")
The best and most effective form of assessment in the classroom may vary from school to school. Rubrics are always a great guide in grading assessments and students knowing ahead of time how they may perform to receive t… --- ## ['25-26 Curriculum Change](https://forum.code.org/t/25-26-curriculum-change/41226)
**Author:** [@randall\_gettens](https://forum.code.org/u/randall_gettens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/25-26-curriculum-change/41226 "2025-10-06T17:25:31Z")
I saw that there were no curriculum changes for this year in CSP. However, the Pre-course survey is gone? Or did it move? --- ## [Alternate Project for Unit 1 Lesson 12-13](https://forum.code.org/t/alternate-project-for-unit-1-lesson-12-13/35088)
**Author:** [@thashag](https://forum.code.org/u/thashag)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/alternate-project-for-unit-1-lesson-12-13/35088 "2025-10-02T18:10:13Z")
I like the Digital Information Dilemmas project and what it encourages the students to think through. However, it feels poorly aligned to the rest of the unit. While students apply some of the knowledge they have learn… --- ## [Unit 1 Lesson 5 answer to self check](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-lesson-5-answer-to-self-check/41283)
**Author:** [@eabruzzo](https://forum.code.org/u/eabruzzo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-lesson-5-answer-to-self-check/41283 "2025-09-16T11:44:17Z")
On slide 22 it is a self check. What answer should I be looking for. is it sara.turnLeft(); sara.turnLeft(); sara.turnLeft(); ? --- ## [AP Computer Science Principles](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-computer-science-principles/41268)
**Author:** [@mbentley](https://forum.code.org/u/mbentley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-computer-science-principles/41268 "2025-09-11T18:19:49Z")
Hi, I am new to teaching AP CSP. Is there anyone in Georgia willing to answer a few Code.com questions through email? If so, please email me at the address below. Thanks. Melanie Bentley mbentley@mountdesales.net --- ## [Giving Feedback in Check Your Understanding](https://forum.code.org/t/giving-feedback-in-check-your-understanding/36852)
**Author:** [@ryan.garbe](https://forum.code.org/u/ryan.garbe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/giving-feedback-in-check-your-understanding/36852 "2025-09-10T13:54:09Z")
I am unable to give feedback in the check your understanding. I followed the instructions that were given in the following link: https://support.code.org/hc/en-us/articles/360035582612-How-do-I-leave-feedback-for-my-stud… --- ## [Ideas for grading daily lessons in CSP units](https://forum.code.org/t/ideas-for-grading-daily-lessons-in-csp-units/41246)
**Author:** [@tgraves](https://forum.code.org/u/tgraves)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ideas-for-grading-daily-lessons-in-csp-units/41246 "2025-09-10T13:47:49Z")
Any suggestions on how to grade daily lessons, prompting practice, check your understanding --- ## [ELL and Gifted Students](https://forum.code.org/t/ell-and-gifted-students/41228)
**Author:** [@tgraves](https://forum.code.org/u/tgraves)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ell-and-gifted-students/41228 "2025-09-04T15:28:47Z")
Good Evening! What pedagogical strategies do you have to teach ELL and gifted students in the Computer Science classroom? What strategies do you have to teach programming languages to ELL students? Some ELL students can… --- ## [\*Digital\* Flippy Do](https://forum.code.org/t/digital-flippy-do/20628)
**Author:** [@jjones](https://forum.code.org/u/jjones)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/digital-flippy-do/20628 "2025-08-17T20:52:18Z")
I wanted a flippy do I could project so the entire class could see it. I also decided I wanted one that would do the math for me so I don’t stumble all over myself if I am not paying attention to the addition. :slight\_sm… --- ## [Warm up question recommendations](https://forum.code.org/t/warm-up-question-recommendations/41176)
**Author:** [@gince](https://forum.code.org/u/gince)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/warm-up-question-recommendations/41176 "2025-08-11T22:25:00Z")
I’m looking to start a “warm-up Wednesdays” routine, where we start the day with a specific question to attempt, followed by a discussion. I was thinking that most questions could be similar to the A.P. multiple choice … --- ## [Do you like AI do you will](https://forum.code.org/t/do-you-like-ai-do-you-will/41068)
**Author:** [@lukeprigga](https://forum.code.org/u/lukeprigga)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/do-you-like-ai-do-you-will/41068 "2025-06-19T14:48:49Z")
do you like AI ▶ Summary --- ## [New to CS Fundamentals](https://forum.code.org/t/new-to-cs-fundamentals/41038)
**Author:** [@fullertonbeth](https://forum.code.org/u/fullertonbeth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-to-cs-fundamentals/41038 "2025-06-13T03:56:18Z")
Help! I am totally new to teaching CS fundamentals for fall 2025. I have taught Pre-K gen ed and now have been moved to this class. It is a stand alone class where students in grades K-2 will visit my class. I will hav… --- ## [Is Encryption still on the AP Exam?](https://forum.code.org/t/is-encryption-still-on-the-ap-exam/40749)
**Author:** [@mquinn](https://forum.code.org/u/mquinn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/is-encryption-still-on-the-ap-exam/40749 "2025-05-19T02:27:11Z")
Hi, I’ve seen conflicting info about whether or not Encryption is still part of the curriculum for this course. Can anyone clarify? Thanks. --- ## [AP CSP: Cheating Issues and Techniques](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-csp-cheating-issues-and-techniques/40518)
**Author:** [@jkeays](https://forum.code.org/u/jkeays)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-csp-cheating-issues-and-techniques/40518 "2025-03-27T04:38:59Z")
I use a few sites to supplement Code.org. Don’t we all. Khan Academy’s AP CS Principles course has many great resources and questions. Sadly, with free extensions like TamperMonkey and installing scripts from KhanHack,… --- ## [Removing Access from Previous Students](https://forum.code.org/t/removing-access-from-previous-students/40413)
**Author:** [@darrin.patterson](https://forum.code.org/u/darrin.patterson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/removing-access-from-previous-students/40413 "2025-02-24T05:20:53Z")
I am looking to remove access for students who took the course last semester so that siblings cannot give them the answers. Is it possible to lock former students out of archived classes? --- ## [Student access to DevTools on school Chromebooks?](https://forum.code.org/t/student-access-to-devtools-on-school-chromebooks/11120)
**Author:** [@landerson](https://forum.code.org/u/landerson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/student-access-to-devtools-on-school-chromebooks/11120 "2024-12-17T10:50:11Z")
We tried to use the Chrome Developer Tools today to see HTTP in Action but the students found that they are denied access to the Developer Tools because it is grayed out on their Chromebooks. Is this a tool my student… --- ## [Did I lose all of my class' progress if I assigned another course?](https://forum.code.org/t/did-i-lose-all-of-my-class-progress-if-i-assigned-another-course/40232)
**Author:** [@rjsimpson](https://forum.code.org/u/rjsimpson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/did-i-lose-all-of-my-class-progress-if-i-assigned-another-course/40232 "2024-12-17T00:29:57Z")
We were working through CS Discoveries and I was managing the Game Lab grades through Code.org. For the final exam, I wanted to have the class work through Hello, World!. After I assigned the new course, my old course va… --- ## [Can I skip Unit 1 Lesson 2 and 3 for Comp Sci Principles?](https://forum.code.org/t/can-i-skip-unit-1-lesson-2-and-3-for-comp-sci-principles/39714)
**Author:** [@lkadiku](https://forum.code.org/u/lkadiku)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/can-i-skip-unit-1-lesson-2-and-3-for-comp-sci-principles/39714 "2024-11-12T22:15:53Z")
I’m looking at my school calendar and there isn’t enough time to go through all this material. Unit 1 Lessons 2 and 3 seem to be prepping kids for the binary numbers. I feel like I can just jump straight into binary numb… --- ## [How can I find my class code?](https://forum.code.org/t/how-can-i-find-my-class-code/40085)
**Author:** [@1laguilar](https://forum.code.org/u/1laguilar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-can-i-find-my-class-code/40085 "2024-11-08T20:25:05Z")
How can I find my class code? --- ## [Student that does not have computer access](https://forum.code.org/t/student-that-does-not-have-computer-access/39925)
**Author:** [@susanharrison](https://forum.code.org/u/susanharrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/student-that-does-not-have-computer-access/39925 "2024-10-03T16:08:08Z")
Good Morning, I have a student that has loss computer privilege’s in CSP and CSA any help taking these two courses offline would be greatly appreciated. We are just finishing Unit 1 getting ready to start unit 2. Any … --- ## [Sampling Frequency Widget](https://forum.code.org/t/sampling-frequency-widget/38252)
**Author:** [@j.dutton](https://forum.code.org/u/j.dutton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/sampling-frequency-widget/38252 "2024-09-23T23:19:03Z")
For Unit 1, Lesson 8, the Sampling Frequency Widget is buggy for me. Crosshairs appear immediately in the widget, from the top-left of the window (not the image) and there’s no way to select/deselect. I have to Run in or… --- ## [Unit 1 Lesson 12 Article PDFs](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-lesson-12-article-pdfs/35142)
**Author:** [@dcglasgow](https://forum.code.org/u/dcglasgow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-lesson-12-article-pdfs/35142 "2024-09-23T12:12:03Z")
Does anyone have printer friendly versions of the Unit 1 Lesson 12 articles they are willing to share. The rubric calls for annotated articles. Thanks! [Next page](https://forum.code.org/tag/csp-unit-1/118.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=csp-unit-1)