AP® CSA Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods | Goldie's Projects & Activities

AP® CSA Unit 1 Projects & Activities Bundle

Coding Projects, Hands-On Practice & Review Game

Make Unit 1 of AP Computer Science A engaging, effective, and easy to teach with this classroom-ready bundle of projects and activities, fully aligned to the 2025 AP CSA Course and Exam Description (CED). Whether you’re introducing Java basics or reviewing before the test, this resource saves you hours of prep while keeping your students actively learning.

What’s Included:

**5 Coding Projects

• Beginner Programs Project
• Object Creation Project
• String Methods Project
• Math Methods Project
• Unit 1 Cumulative Coding Project with a grading rubric

**5 Hands-On, In-Class Activities

• Expression Tracing Circuit – practice tracing expressions
• Cut & Paste Object Creation – students assemble Java classes by organizing code segments and answering questions
• Visual Review Activity – instructions for concept maps, Venn diagrams, and other graphic organizers to review Unit 1
• Stations Challenge – apply string and math methods through collaborative coding stations
• Unit 1 Jeopardy Game – a fun, team-based review game to prep for the test

Why Teachers Love It:

✅ Aligned to the new 2025 AP CSA CED

✅ All materials are editable in Word

✅ Designed to save you time with zero prep required

✅ Encourages active engagement and deeper understanding of Unit 1 concepts

✅ Includes rubrics and answer keys for easy grading

Perfect for AP CSA teachers who want meaningful, standards-based activities without the extra work.

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Goldie's FULL CURRICULUM for AP Computer Science A

Goldie's Complete Unit Curricula:

Unit 1 – Using Objects and Methods

Unit 2 – Selection and Iteration

Unit 3 – Class Creation

Unit 4 – Data Collection

Goldie's Assessments:

Unit 1 – Using Objects and Methods | Goldie's Assessments

Unit 2 – Selection and Iteration | Goldie's Assessments

Unit 3 – Class Creation | Goldie's Assessments

Unit 4 – Data Collection | Goldie's Assessments

Goldie's AP CSA Assessment Bundle

Goldie's Coding Projects and Activities:

Unit 1 – Using Objects and Methods | Goldie's Projects & Activities

Unit 2 – Selection and Iteration | Goldie's Projects & Activities

Unit 3 – Class Creation | Goldie's Projects & Activities

Unit 4 – Data Collection | Goldie's Projects & Activities

Goldie's AP CSA Projects & Activities Bundle

Goldie's Guided Notes and Homework:

Unit 1 Lesson Bundle

Unit 2 Lesson Bundle

Unit 3 Lesson Bundle

Unit 4 Lesson Bundle

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