Course Level
CS1
Knowledge Unit
Fundamental Programming Concepts
Collection Item Type
Assignment
Synopsis
Google Maps Pairwise Distances is a functions programming assignment for a CS0/CS1 course. It uses the Google Maps API in order to determine distances between pairs of US cities. Students are to work individually on the assignment.
Engagement Highlights
Google Maps is a software service that nearly every university-level student is familiar with. By showing students early in CS0/CS1 that they can write code to interface with such a famous/fancy service, students are inspired by what can be done with computer science. In this way, this assignment uses meaningful and relevant content.
Engagement Practices Employed
Materials and Links
Computer Science Details
Programming Language
Python
Material Format and Licensing Information
Creative Commons License
CC BY-SA