ThreadMap – Conceptual Threads Across Unit 0

This document maps the conceptual threads of Unit 0 across the original ten-lesson arc. Threads are categorized across four dimensions:

  • Technical – Tools and fluencies: shell, Git, markup, diagrams
  • Cognitive – Structured reasoning: systems, algorithms, abstraction
  • Affective – Identity, equity, error framing, authorship
  • Routines – Recurrent practices: journaling, blogging, AI reflection

Each cell below is tagged:

  • I = Introduced
  • R = Reinforced
  • X = Practiced outside class
  • F = Spirals forward in course

Conceptual Thread Index

Technical Threads t-shell — Shell fluency (bash, file nav) t-git — Version control t-markup — Markdown / markup writing t-diagram — System diagramming

Cognitive Threads c-systems — Systems thinking c-algo — Algorithmic reasoning c-abstract — Abstraction, naming, clarity c-meta — Metacognition, reflection on thinking

Affective Threads a-self — Self-efficacy, error as learning a-rep — Representation + critique a-auth — AI authorship + digital discernment

Routine Threads r-journal — Journaling practices r-blog — Public blog in markdown r-ai — AI prompt reflection, authorship norms

ThreadMap Table

Lesson t-shell t-git t-markup t-diagram c-systems c-algo c-abstract c-meta a-self a-rep a-auth r-journal r-blog r-ai
0.1 What is Computing?         I   I I       X    
0.2 Human Algorithm         R I R R R          
0.3 System Thinking I       I R R R R       X    
0.4 Binary + Encoding I     R R R R R     I      
0.5 Hist. Spotlight                 I I R X X  
0.6 Represent + Bias     I R R   R R R I R X X R
0.7 Systems II R     R R R R         X    
0.8 Logic + Constraint           R R R R          
0.9 Assessment Studio R R R R R R R R R R R      
0.10 Reflection R R R R R R R I R R R X X X

Notes for Future Integration

  • Threads marked X must have access points via handouts, guides, or practice platforms.
  • Threads marked F (future spirals) will be incorporated into Unit 1 and beyond.
  • This map will be updated as lesson order shifts or threads condense.

The ThreadMap functions as both instructional design record and coherence tool: a curriculum is not a set of topics—it’s a pattern of recurrence.