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title: Computer Science Week Dec 9th-13th
description: Hour of Code Message
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# [Computer Science Week Dec 9th-13th](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/computer-science-week-dec-9th-13th)

 Written by [Lori Blantz](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/author/lori-blantz) | Nov 25, 2019 11:15:00 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 Log In Link](https://dashboard.kodable.com/#/curriculum/lesson/42/126/)**

- **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](https://code.org/minecraft)**

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

**Unplugged suggestions:**

**Prek-3rd**

**[Six Unplugged Coding Activities "Hour of Code"](http://info.thinkfun.com/stem-education/6-unplugged-coding-activities-for-hour-of-code)**

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

**[Coding- Drawing a Tree Based on an Algorithm](https://jdaniel4smom.com/2018/12/christmas-coding-drawing-a-tree-based-on-an-algorithm.html?fbclid=IwAR1vscM4mmAzLmh5wF7BXZybag3TSNMDTRFntkqoZQKM7cho2uyqeADLqic)**

**2nd-12th grade**

[**Code.org**](http://code.org)

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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!**

 

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