Computer Science
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Activity:
Task 1
Complete independent research into Alan Turing and John Von Newman, two pioneers in the field of computer science.
Write a 400 word essay entitled “How did Alan Turing and John Von Newman’s work change the world?”. Please ensure that you clearly cite the sources of the information used in your essay.
Task 2
You must choose one of the following two programming options, depending on how confident you feel about programming in Python:
Task 2A – For those proficient in Python programming.
Create a simple game using the Godot game engine. This can be an original game or a game based on a tutorial. If based on a tutorial, you must significantly alter the game in some way e.g. add additional features.
OR
Task 2B – For those who are not very confident programming in Python.
Sign up to codeacademy.com and select the ‘Learn Python 2’ course. Complete the first 4 units of the course (syntax, strings and console output, conditionals and control flow, functions).
NB – You will need to login to your account in September so that the work can be checked.
Work to be submitted to:
The completed tasks must be brought to your first lesson in September.