Problem Solving and Computing - Lesson 7
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Activity Guide - Apps with Storage
Key Vocabulary:
Storage - Information that is saved for the computer to use in the future
Sample Apps
Outfit Picker
What information should be stored?
Information Should it be stored? Why? Or why not?
Favorite color No It shouldn't because it's irrelevent
Season Yes It should because the season can determine what to be expected
to wear throughout the next 3 months.
Weather Yes If you plan on going outside, you need to wear the
appropriate clothing.
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Friend Finder
Information Should it be stored? Why? Or why not?
List of friends Yes It should since it will show how many friends
Friend locations No
Friend requests Yes
Choose a Kids Movie
What information should be stored?
Information Should it be stored? Why? Or why not?
Favorite movie
What are you in the
mood for?
Do you want an
animated movie?
Recommendation
Guidelines
Now that we’ve seen some examples of input that should and should not be stored, brainstorm at least two guidelines
about what types of information should and should not be stored. Your guidelines should follow this format:
“If the information ______________________, then that information (should / should not) be stored because
_____________. For example, ____________ (should / should not) be stored.”
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2. _________________________________________________________________________________
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