Teaching Java in Junior High School

I tried teaching JAVA graphics to a 10 year old child. It worked quite well. The child thinks it is like solving a puzzle. The gratificaiton is instant when the program works. Here are some reasons for teaching JAVA programming:
(1) The process teaches logical thinking.
(2) The artistic feedback gives the computer a friendly appeal.
(3) Geometry ideas and concepts are used.
(4) Color mixing and color palette are shown instantly.
(5) Complex images and fractals can be made rather easily.


Some of David's JAVA test programs:
Max Bill polygon progression
Sierpinski Gasket
Packing pentagons
String Art
String Art on rectangle cardboard
Mask
Animated tiles

Source code and java applets are available on CD. Please inquire with email .