Hour of Code
Teachers: Use coding to reinforce curriculum concepts while teaching computational thinking skills...or just to let students experience the fun of coding. Stop by, call, or email Katy Williams to either schedule an Hour of Code in the Learning Commons or to discuss other ways you can link coding to your curriculum.
Below are a few recommended activities...
Below are a few recommended activities...
Solar System STEM KitUse JavaScript and Python to create an interactive model of the solar system. This tutorial is by Tynker and is appropriate for fifth graders.
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Build Crazy AppsThis Bitsbox tutorial shows beginners how to quickly create a number of small apps. It is great for students to practice the real-world math concepts of functions and variables as they use both of these in their code.
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The Coordinate PlaneWrite drag-and-drop Python code to move a snowman (or any other sprite) around the four quadrants of the coordinate plane.
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Or....
Fifth graders can create an interactive ecological pyramid.
Older students looking for a challenge? Sharpen math and critical thinking skills with the Analog Clock.
Story-writers can build a text-based choose-your-own-adventure game.
Visit HourOfCode.org for much more.
Fifth graders can create an interactive ecological pyramid.
Older students looking for a challenge? Sharpen math and critical thinking skills with the Analog Clock.
Story-writers can build a text-based choose-your-own-adventure game.
Visit HourOfCode.org for much more.