An explanation of how properties are 'inherited' in CSS.
An example of CSS on Google Maps.
How position works in CSS.
An overview of specificity in CSS.
Using CSS to change size of items.
Learn how to use 'chaining', a common technique in jQuery for chaining a sequence of method calls together.
An overview of Changing CSS classes
An overview of Changing attributes
An overview of Changing styles
Learn how to use jQuery to check that the webpage is fully loaded before you try to access and modify the DOM.
Combining CSS class and element selectors.
An overview of Creating elements from scratch
Learn how to use jQuery to create elements from scratch and then insert them at different places in your webpage.
The DOM (Document Object Model)
Exploring Computer Science is a yearlong course developed around a framework of both computer science content and computational practice. Assignments and instruction are contextualized to be socially relevant and meaningful for diverse students. Units utilize a variety of tools/platforms and culminate with final projects around Human-Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design (HTML, CSS), Programming (Scratch, Edware), Computing & Data Analysis, and Robotics. ECS is recognized nationally as a preparatory course for AP Computer Science Principles. Watch this video and view this fact sheet for more information.
An overview of Finding elements by CSS selector
An overview of Finding elements by ID
Learn how you can find elements on your page by passing CSS selectors into the jQuery function.
An overview of Finding multiple DOM elements by tag or class name
This class covers the history of 20th century art and design from the perspective of the technologist. Methods for visual analysis, oral critique, and digital expression are introduced. Class projects this term use the OLPC XO (One Laptop Per Child) laptop, Csound and Python software.