A High School Programming Curriculum For All Students?

jonboydev writes "I know there have been many postings on what kids should begin programming with, but I have a little different perspective: I am a software developer looking to help my brother, who is a high school teacher, develop a programming curriculum. The catch is that it is a class for all students to take, not just those interested in programming, and therefore will focus heavily on teaching problem solving. This class would follow after a class using Lego MindStorms, and we are planning on using Python. I'm sure many of you would agree that everyone can benefit from learning to program and any help would be greatly appreciated!"

Please don't.

[Jurily]

The catch is that it is a class for all students to take, not just those interested in programming

What the fuck is wrong with the educational system again? Teach those who are interested. Or those who have any chance of not being a retard at it.

Teacher 1: "Hey, I heard that computer-thingie makes people smart."
Teacher 2: "Okay, let's force it on every little prick we have here! That'll teach 'em to touch one ever again!"

Christ. What's next? Quantum physics in ancient Sumer dumbed down so everyone can pass?

You died of dysentery.

[gandhi_2]

A good final project would be an Oregon TrailBot. A scripted user-agent that can buy oxen and die of starvation in pursuit of expansionism.