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Computer Science Week Dec 9th-13th

Written by 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

  • 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

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

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!