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Originally Posted by joshhubbard
I am creating a new semester length course that will teach computer programming principles. It is for 9th graders and is required for all students in my school. I was wondering if anyone has used the Alice 2.0: Introductory Concepts and Techniques book in the shelly cashman series?
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It is not high on my list of favorites. All of his examples seem to revolve around the IceSkater object. I think 9th graders would be more interested in creating a variety of worlds. - Just my opinion.
Have you looked at the Dann, Cooper, Pausch book? Or Joel Adams or Tony Gaddis books. You might be able to take parts from several chapters in one of those books to make a 1 semester course. The Dann, Cooper, Pausch book even has several various length syllabii and tests with keys, etc. on the Alice site for free downloading to teachers.
Good luck,