Unplugged

No device or internet? Try these paper computer science activities!

My Robotic Friends (all ages) - Lesson Plan

Using a pre-defined "Robot Vocabulary" students will figure out how to guide each other to accomplish specific tasks without discussing them first.

Binary Baubles (ages 8+) - Lesson Plan

Students learn about representing and storing letters in binary, as functions of on and off. At the end, the class gets to encode their initials to take home with them.

Conditionals with Cards (ages 8-12) - Lesson Plan

Learn about algorithms and conditional statements in this "unplugged" activity using a deck of cards.

fuzzFamily Frenzy (ages 5+) - Lesson Plan

Designed for use with plain paper, the fuzzFamily Frenzy is an introduction to programming logic for kids ages 5 and up. A teacher should explain the game, then students program a partner to complete a simple obstacle course.