We live in a world in which computers play chess better than humans, self-driving cars zip around cities, and robots land backflips. Behind all of this is the fascinating world of algorithms – the ingenious ways that computer scientists have found to solve problems. In this class, we will begin to unpack what these algorithms do, how they work, and how you can use algorithms to solve your own problems. Students will learn key computer science concepts such as recursion, conditional statements, and functions to design procedures for escaping mazes and winning games. We will explore ways of taking hard and tedious problems and breaking them down into easy, repeatable steps. Through an assortment of unplugged games and activities, students will more clearly see the role of algorithms in the world around them.
Algorithms: Computer Science Unplugged
About Your Extraordinary Saturday (YES)
For 1st – 5th Grade Students
A New Adventure Every Weekend
MITY's program for elementary students enables inquisitive, high achieving 1st - 5th grade students to continue learning outside of the traditional classroom. Courses are intentionally designed to inspire inquiry, activate imaginations, and engage eager learners in hands on discovery that is not possible within a regular classroom setting. While students are in class, parents are invited to listen to professional speakers on topics related to raising bright children, socialize with other parents, or visit a local coffee shop.