Online Resources
Please use this page as a learning resource.
Click here for the *Family Technology Resources Page - district site*
Click here for the KLO HOUR OF CODE READING and FlipGrid Challenge!
Click here for the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhcA6K8rWp0&feature=youtu.be video from Code.org
Click here for the Cambridge Public Schools Hour of Code Resources:
2022 CS WEEK 2022: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1npexsX0Q2YIbIcBHwc_J3WjvqthyAqjNVPTBFs6mW_M/edit?usp=sharing
2021 CPS CSEdWeek Site
A quick overview of computer programing through DK videos:
Coding for Kids 1: What is Computer Coding?
We are surrounded by computer programs, but what are they? Learn what computer coding or computer programming is and why it's important. The first step to becoming a super-star computer programmer!
Coding for Kids 2: How Computer Programs Work.
Computers might seem very smart, but are they really? Watch this video to learn how coding or computer programming works.
Coding for Kids 3: Think Like a Computer
For successful computer programming or coding, you need to learn to think like a computer. It's much trickier than you'd imagine! Watch this video to learn how to do it.
Computer Coding Games for Kids: Introducing Scratch
Ever wanted to learn how to make a computer game? This video introduces Scratch, a programming language, that's easy to learn and use. Have fun creating games and playing them with your friends!
Computer Coding Games for Kids: What Makes a Good Game?
What are the ingredients of a good game? Is it the characters, the environments, or maybe the controls? If you're learning to code games, watch this video to learn how to make your games great!
Credit to: https://www.carnarvon.notts.sch.uk/computer-coding-with-dk/
Coding at KLO
Bee Bots
KiBos
OzoBots
Lego WeDos
Scratch Jr.
PBS Scrath Jr
Scratch
Made w/Code
Hour of Code
Blocks CAD
Mrs. Malone's Coding Books
http://kinderlabrobotics.com/kibo/
https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-wedo-construction-set/9580
Resources---try the Challenge Cards halfway down the page:
https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/digital-learning-buggmagnet/coding-robotics/scratch-jr
http://pbskids.org/learn/scratchjr/
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jOd_NY8VOHSw5bpZpS5iibhQGISwtUqnJT0YE6Jvs7c/edit?usp=sharing
Keyboarding
Keyboarding is an extremely important skill set to develop. You will become much more proficient in using the keyboard the earlier you learn how to touch type by memorizing the keys.
K-2 Resources:
Cambridge Typing Club--KLO Grade 2
https://cambridge.typingclub.com/
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Dance Mat Typing
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/
SumDog
http://www.sumdog.com/sch/kennedy-longfellow
3-5 Resources:
The district set up Typing Club accounts for students in grades 3-5. This can be accessed at school and anywhere you can access the internet outside of school.
https://cambridge.typingclub.com/
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Additional Keyboarding Resources:
Typing Test
Learn Keyboard Typing
http://www.learnkeyboardtyping.com/
Media Evaluation
https://junior.scholastic.com/issues/2018-19/090318/when-photos-lie.html#1080L
Evaluating Media
http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/ads-grade.html
Media Literacy 101
http://mediasmarts.ca/media-literacy-101
Groundhog Day Activities
This page from the Stormfax Weather Almanac offers information about the origins of Groundhog Day. There is also a record of past Groundhog Day predictions and information about the Groundhog Day film starring Bill Murray.
Groundhog Day: The Official Website of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
Check out the area for Teachers to find activities, lesson plans, and games to share with students during your Groundhog Day festivities. Students can even submit poetry or video for inclusion on the site.
Students can read weather-related folktales and proverbs at this American Folklore website.
Students can meet real groundhogs from Lums Pond State Park in Delaware at this rich multimedia site. The site includes basic information about groundhogs, as well as audio, video, and images.
Below are some educational online resources to help students and parents.
