Hour of Code: 1st week in december
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Why Teach Young Children to Code?
This article explains how even preschoolers can learn coding. Explore with simple unplugged activities to get them started. Click button below to learn and explore simple unplugged activities and coding apps to help students unlock learning. |
Code.org - Self-Led Student Activities for Grades 2 and up.
At Code.org, there are 1-hour code tutorials designed to be completely self-led by students in Grades 2-5. Students can work independently or with a partner. Give them the link to the tutorial websites… then step aside & be their guide on the side. Here are just a few links to get up and running quickly.
Click here for a presentation to INTRODUCE Hour of Code activities to your students.
All grades 2-5
Grade 3 and up
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The video below reviews how to run an Hour of Code with NO coding experience.
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Have students that are ready to go beyond the Hour of Code?
- Try more tutorials like those above... code.org/learn
- Try Scratch or Scratch Jr.
- Try activities beyond
Try these unplugged activities! No computer needed.
Hello Ruby My First Computer
Design and build your very own computer! Get to know the CPU, RAM and ROM, Mass Storage and GPU. hourofcode.com/us/learn |
My Robotic Friends
Students will figure out how to guide each other to accomplish specific tasks without discussing them first. hourofcode.com/us/learn |
The Little Artist In Your Computer
PDF contains a fun story embedded with puzzles that will teach your students the fundamentals of digital art. hourofcode.com/us/learn |
Additional Resources . . .
Check out the resources at Edsurge for the Beginner's Guide to Bringing Coding into the Classroom. Lots of great stuff here!
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Why Add Coding to your Elementary Curriculum Right Now?
Matt Harrell, author of Edutopia Article, shares critical reasons to get on board with embedding coding into curriculum. He says what really matters are the lasting benefits of building these skill sets:
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Why do Hour of Code with Tynker?
When you join a Tynker Hour of Code, they give you everything you need to have an organized, engaging, and exciting Hour of Code! All you have to do is take 5 minutes to sign up and set up your class! Your students will find Hour of Code activities in their dashboards, and you’ll be able to see metrics and more in your teacher dashboard. With Tynker, your Hour of Code includes:
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