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title: December 9th Computer Science Week
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# [December 9th Computer Science Week](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/december-9th-computer-science-week)

 Written by [Lori Blantz](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/author/lori-blantz) | Dec 4, 2024 12:30:00 PM

**December 9th Computer Science Week **

**December 9th-15th**

**(Grades K-12)**

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0SwRbC9hps>

[Click here or the image above to learn more about the resources from Hour of Code and CS First by Google!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0SwRbC9hps)

**Learn things like:**

**Where can I find free engaging computer science lessons for my students? **

[**Hour of Code: **](https://hourofcode.com/us/learn)

1. **K-12 Friendly**: Activities are tailored for all grade levels, making coding accessible for everyone.
2. **Easy to Use**: No prior experience is needed, with a user-friendly interface for students and teachers.
3. **Guided Lessons**: Step-by-step instructions and tutorials simplify learning.
4. **Ready-to-Use**: Pre-designed activities and resources save prep time.
5. **Engaging and Fun**: Creative themes inspire problem-solving and critical thinking.

Sample Lesson: [Music Lab: Jam Session Intro](https://studio.code.org/s/music-jam-2024/lessons/1/levels/1)

[**CS First**](https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/s/en/home)**: **

- **Beginner-Friendly: **No prior coding experience is needed for teachers or students to use CS First, making it accessible for all.

- **Flexible Curriculum: **Offers 1-hour lessons or extended projects (up to 8 hours) across themes like storytelling, game design, and animation.

- **Engaging & Interactive: **Students learn coding concepts through hands-on projects using Scratch, fostering creativity and problem-solving.

- **Comprehensive Support: **Includes step-by-step instructions, video tutorials, and teaching guides to assist educators.

- **Completely Free: **CS First is available at no cost, making it an excellent resource for the classroom.

Sample Lesson:  [Characterization 3-6th grade.](https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/c/cs-first/en/characterization/materials.html)

Please contact us for help with STEM and Instructional Technology by using our [ecses-it@iu13.org](mailto:ecses-it@iu13.org) email. 

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[Technology Tools sign-out sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10A88oYqomd2Reet8D5qqaGHyrfSYZ16UB6csNLmsDkk/edit?usp=sharing) 

[Maker Space Inventory of Materials ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A4mDEOmOUB_r_tT8-Dsu-0MoZL-1bBAvGGv2zr7gu18/edit?usp=sharing)

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