#computer science classes McKinney

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We are so excited to be partnering with Community Food Pantry of McKinney for a holiday food drive we are collecting canned fruits and vegetables through December 21st stop by and drop off your canned goods anytime! 

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New Post has been published on NCLab

New Post has been published on https://nclab.com/nclab-3d-models-mckinney-texas/

Tank, Octopus, and Submarine: 3D Models from Texas

NCLab is delighted to share some great 3D models from McKinney High School in Texas.  Computer Science teacher Theresa Horvath writes:

“After attending the NCLab workshop at the 2016 CSTA Annual Conference last year, I returned to school with a goal of having students use the NCLab programs before the end of the school year. My 1st year computer science students learn to code using Scratch, Jeroo and Java. I was eager for them to also use the NCLab courses to learn Python and create tangible products produced by their own code. I submitted a grant request for a 3D printer and our local McKinney Education Foundation awarded me $2500.

The 3D printer arrived in January.  Students have been working on projects during this 1st-year computer science course. They began by completing Karel and Turtle Tina lessons, including numerous Turtle Tina 3D designs. Then they used the 3D Modeling lessons and online example projects as a guide in order to write code for their own 3D objects. The students created various designs including a football field, hockey rink, basketball hoop, toilet paper roll and key ring.

After the AP exam in early May, my AP Computer Science A students began using the NCLab software also. They explored a little with Turtle Tina lessons, but most jumped right into the Python 3D Modeling. Numerous students wrote code for amazing projects such as an Octopus Planter, Military Tank and Submarine.”

How did the students build such complex models?  Each one begins by defining objects as simple shapes.  These shapes are then combined, subtracted,  rotated, moved, and tweaked in many ways.  Can you see how the planter started as a sphere-shaped shell?  Or how the tank includes several repeated shapes?  The fuselage of the submarine began as a set of points used to create a Bezier curve.

Here they are:  Andrew Cope’s “Military Tank”, Udani Satarasinghe’s “Octopus Planter”, and Michael Hamilton’s “Submarine”.  You can run the code yourself!  Visit NCLab’s 3D Gallery, and follow the link below each image to open the files.  Many thanks to Mrs. Horvath’s class for sharing these 3D models with NCLab.

  Andrew Cope and “Military Tank”.  This 3D model was created with over 200 lines of code.

A close up of Andrew’s tank.

Udani’s planter in action!

Udani Satarasingh combines form and function to make a useful and elegant “Octopus Planter”.

  Michael Hamilton’s submarine looks simple, but includes complex curves and precise details.

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What is Agile Methodology? . . . . . Agile methods promote a disciplined project management that encourages frequent inspection and adaptation, encourages teamwork, self-organization and accountability. At iCode we use this practice to breakdown each topic and help our young Coders master skills

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Meet Tres, this is what he's been up to in White Belt

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We had a blast supporting McKinney Chamber of Commerce today in welcoming the new teachers toMcKinney Independent School District. We love having the opportunity to engage in the community and wish all teachers a wonderful start to the new school year!

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Did you say SUMMER Camps?Here it is !!!!! innovate your idea at summer at icode. .

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What a great night! iCode with Frisco Gifted Association's Game Night!

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We’re all a family here! We love to keep our parents updated with all of the cool new skills that their kids are learning. We provide weekly status reports, monthly family socials, and free activities keeping the entire family involved. Ask about our sibling discount!

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Are you wondering what your child will be learning at iCode McKinney? Here is a list of the coding and programming languages that we teach. 

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We are starting new Sprints on October 1st! Find out where you fit by scheduling your tour or complimentary assessment today!

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iCode Summer campers immerse themselves in a world of coding, robotics, drones and design. Register today! https://icodeschool.com/summer-camps/

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Code McKinney Grand Opening!!! iCode McKinney invites you to be among the first to see our brand new facility. Please join us, as we host our open house on June 2nd. Learn more about our summer camps, after-school enrichment programs, and special community events. Refreshments will be served and special prizes will be raffled. You will also have the opportunity to interact with our brand new technology, full iMac labs, Drones, Raspberry Pi’s, Robots, Makey Makeys, and so much more! We hope to have you, as a part of the iCode McKinney family! Please visit our website icodeschool.com/mckinney and RSVP for the event.

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It’s almost time to begin our October Sprints here ’s a look at our new schedule. Call 469.712.7500 today to visit or schedule your complimentary assessment to see where your child fits into our Belt classes