Who is Elementary School Computer Science for?
YOU and YOUR STUDENTS
YOU and YOUR STUDENTS
Whether you're a Librarian in Englewood, a Tech Teacher in Ravenswood, an Art Teacher in Pilsen, a 5th grade teacher in Logan Square, or a Math Teacher in Austin, computer science is YOU.
Whether you're a Librarian in Englewood, a Tech Teacher in Ravenswood, an Art Teacher in Pilsen, a 5th grade teacher in Logan Square, or a Math Teacher in Austin, computer science is YOU.
Proof positive that EVERYONE can code in Scratch!
Proof positive that EVERYONE can code in Scratch!
At Family Coding Nights all around Chicago, we've cheered on more than 550 creative "Scratchers" of all ages. Moms, dads, uncles & aunties, grannies & grandpas, teachers, principals, and kids of all ages are using Scratch to unleash their inner genius.
Previous SpotlightsFamily Coding Nights are going virtual!
Family Coding Nights are going virtual!
We are moving our family engagement events to the virtual space! Keep your eyes peeled for more information on our Website and in our Newsletter!
Browse computer science standards, curricula, and other teaching resources so that you have the tools to be your best in the classroom.
Browse computer science standards, curricula, and other teaching resources so that you have the tools to be your best in the classroom.
Computer science exposes students to:
Computer science exposes students to:
Robotics
Robotics
Game design and development
Game design and development
Block- and text-based programming
Block- and text-based programming
Data and data science
Data and data science
Physical computing
Physical computing
Web design and development
Web design and development
Mobile app design and development
Mobile app design and development
Maker activities
Maker activities
Gain new skills from computer science educators working at the forefront of pedagogy, research, and curriculum development to better support your students and advance your career.
Gain new skills from computer science educators working at the forefront of pedagogy, research, and curriculum development to better support your students and advance your career.
Students in computer science classrooms:
Students in computer science classrooms:
Work together to solve problems
Work together to solve problems
Write and adapt code for their own projects
Write and adapt code for their own projects
Collaboratively troubleshoot code
Collaboratively troubleshoot code
Build physical prototypes of their designs
Build physical prototypes of their designs
Participate in "unplugged" activities (just pen and paper!), to introduce them to computer science fundamentals
Participate in "unplugged" activities (just pen and paper!), to introduce them to computer science fundamentals
Use online resources to problem-solve all by themselves!
Use online resources to problem-solve all by themselves!