Computer Science Week Dec 9th-13th

Posted by Lori Blantz on Nov 25, 2019 6:15:00 AM

Hello Everyone,

Just a reminder that December 9th is Hour of Code day! Computer Science Week is December 9th-13th. Please celebrate coding by planning for one hour of code. Remember coding can be done online or unplugged or a combination of both.
Below you will find just a few of the many activities available. Give one a try and enjoy!!!

Online suggestions:

Grades: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4-5th:

kodable

Kodable Log In Link

Site is to be used with your free Codable account (sign in with Google)
The lesson is broken down into k-1, 2-3, 4-5 and hand journal pages already created!
Teacher friendly (scripted, downloadable/printable documents, no additional purchases required)
Student Hour of Code (HOC) certificate of completion!

2nd (+)

Minecraft : Code.org Hour of Code

High interest for students
Will need to set up your class
Great login cards generated for student use

Unplugged suggestions:

Prek-3rd

2nd p

Six Unplugged Coding Activities "Hour of Code"

Prek-2nd grade: (brought to us by Daniella DiLorenzo)

Coding- Drawing a Tree Based on an Algorithm

2nd-12th grade

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Remember to reach out if you need to sign out materials for the week of December 9th Hour of Code celebration. Items include:

-Ozobots

-Spheros

-Bee Bots

-Osmo Coding Jam

-OSmo Coding Awbie

-Breakout Boxes

Happy Coding… From Giovanna Chamberlain and Lori Blantz

Don't forget to check out the contest on the top right!

Topics: OSMO, Computer Science

Spotlight:

My next item to win is Little Genius Starter kit from OSMO. This kit came out in the last 6 months and is a fabulous learning tool. This is a kit that is used with an iPad and 4 free OSMO apps. It allows students to have a hands-on learning adventure. By using this tool students will spark their imagination, and use critical thinking skills. This kit focuses on building letters using manipulatives instead of pencils, answering comprehension questions to problems the OSMO characters face, and follow directions to create pictures of whatever is told to them. Here is a link to see it in action. To enter the contest you need to write a short 100 word or less essay explaining how you could use the tool in the classroom. Essays are due to Lori Blantz by December 12th. Essays will be read and voted on by our ESCES Supervisors on December 13th. Winners will be notified by December 17th. Good Luck! Please have the essays sent to lori_blantz@iu13.org 👍