Computer Science Education Week December 7-13, 2020
December 7 to 11 , 2020 in Sturgeon Public Schools
Start Here: Download the Challenge and Competition Guide
When the year began, we intended to organize a system of challenges for all students, with a focus on grades 5-9. However, with all the disruption and change, we have shifted our focus to be an invitation for classes to join. We want all students this week to be challenged with computational thinking, but ask that teachers engage only as they can.
2020 Partnership
This year, Sturgeon Public Schools has partnered with Callysto to provide physical, circuit kits and robotic equipment to help bring programming to life! Callysto aims to provide K-12 students and teachers with novel digital skills and learning experiences. They specifically encourage traditionally underrepresented groups to get involved!
December 7 to 11 in Sturgeon Public Schools
When the year began, we intended to organize a system of challenges for all students, with a focus on grades 5-9. However, with all the disruption and change, we have shifted our focus to be an invitation for classes to join. We want all students this week to be challenged with computational thinking, but ask that teachers engage only as they can.
MORE INFORMATION: Download the Challenge and Competition Guide | Check out the Companion Webpage
Suggested Schedule and Resources
Monday/Tuesday
Consider Unplugged Challenges
Unplugged activities encourage students to explore programming concepts without using a device.
Challenges
Hour of Code Site (search for “No computers or devices”)
Brilliantlabs.ca (inlc. resources in French)
Materials
Anything you can find!
Wednesday/Thursday
Block or Script Challenges
Solving problems involving logic, assessment, patterns, automation, and generalization.
Challenges
Materials
Gr 7-9 Challenge to use SCRIPT
Friday
Open invitation for those who can
On this day, our site will have challenges for each grade.
A child or team can finish the challenge, then submit their solution with a short video explaining or demonstrating!
Awards to follow! Check bit.ly/sps-edtech
Note for Grade 5 and 6 students
Our partnership with Callysto allowed us to purchase Edison robots and micro:bits. All challenges on Friday, December 11 for grade 5 or 6s will relate to this hardware. To prepare, please try a few challenges linked above early in the week. The challenges on Friday will follow a similar pattern to those design challenges or past contests. We hope many grade 5 or 6 students will participate in these!
UPDATE. There will now also be a Coding Challenge for Grade 5/6 to allow more students to compete.
