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Coding and design courses for kids and teens ages 10 to 18. Python, iOS, Java, Minecraft, 3D printing…it’s all here! Each course contains lessons, support materials, and interactive challenges. Gain points and badges along the way!
New for 2018! The Grinch
New for 2018! The Grinch
Don’t miss The Grinch Hour of Code! Learn to program drones and a high tech sleigh with coding magic to capture presents and navigate down the mountain to return Christmas to Whoville.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Learn to program drones and a high tech sleigh with coding magic to capture presents and navigate down the mountain to return Christmas to Whoville.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Learn to program drones and a high tech sleigh with coding magic to capture presents and navigate down the mountain to return Christmas to Whoville.
Coding Resources & Lessons
Coding Resources & Lessons
There are hundreds of free resources, lesson plans, tutorials and events that bring the power of coding into the K-12 classroom. Below is a list of nine favorite options for anyone of any age to learn computer science skills. (If you’d like even more tools, check out a full list here.)
Other Programming Languages
Other Programming Languages
Khan Academy tutorial: Learn how to draw with code (Javascript and ProcessingJS).
Learn the basics of JavaScript through this interactive guide, includes accompanying quizzes and slides.
Online game where students program a monkey to catch bananas as they learn a real programming language.
For even more, check out all the lessons and resources from Code.org and their partners. I have also curated a YouTube playlist of inspirational videos and tutorials on coding. Still looking for more resources? Check out the Shake Up Learning Coding Pinterest Board.
Write Your First Program Drag and drop blocks to learn the basics of computer programming with self-directed tutorials and lectures from Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.
Write Your First Program Drag and drop blocks to learn the basics of computer programming with self-directed tutorials and lectures from Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.
Star Wars Drag and drop blocks to create your own Star Wars game! Students work with Rey to program the BB-8 droid to collect scraps.
Minecraft Use blocks of code to take Steve or Alex on an adventure through this Minecraft world.
Hopscotch Drag and drop editor allows students to create and publish their own games.
CS First (Google) Drag and drop editor using the Scratch program language to complete many different projects.
Moving Beyond the Hour of Code
Moving Beyond the Hour of Code
Jumpstart Your Curriculum
Jumpstart Your Curriculum
The Hour of Code is just a starting point. When you and your students are ready for more, explore these fantastic resources, or give your teaching a boost with one of the following curriculums. (Keep in mind–most of these curriculums are tied in with the tools of the companies that created them!)
Professional Development and School District Partnerships
Professional Development and School District Partnerships
There are hundreds of events happening all over the globe, educators. To find an event near you, visit this link. Code.org also offers resources and training for educators and school districts. Find a professional learning event near you to learn more about the initiative and how to bring coding into your classroom. In fact, if you’re already a computer science teacher, you can become a Code.org facilitator.
And for you district administrators, listen up! Code.org offers district partnerships to bring computer science to your entire district. Apply now!
Girls and Coding
Girls and Coding
The gender gap in the computer science industry is astonishing. Women today represent only 18% of all computer science graduates. In 1984, women were 37%. Encourage girls and young women to get started with coding using these inspiring programs.
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