What is computer code?
What is computer code?
Code is a language for computers. Code makes it possible for people to create computer programs, games, apps and websites. Browsers like Chrome and Safari, apps for things like an iPad, iPod or iPhone, and even this website are all made with code. If you learn how to write code, you can create your own computer programs or apps. Code is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
Code is a language for computers. Code makes it possible for people to create computer programs, games, apps and websites. Browsers like Chrome and Safari, apps for things like an iPad, iPod or iPhone, and even this website are all made with code. If you learn how to write code, you can create your own computer programs or apps. Code is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.
Watch the Videos Below
Watch the Videos Below
What is Coding?
What is Coding?
BBC Learning - What Is Coding.mp4The World's First Computer Programmer
The World's First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace.movWhat is an Engineer?
What is an Engineer?
Whats an Engineer Crash Course Kids #12.1.mp4
Directions to Begin Coding
Directions to Begin Coding
Watch this video to learn how to complete the coding activities below.
Kemp: HOC Website Directions.webm
Choose a Course.
Choose a Course.
Click on a triangle below.
Click on a triangle below.
PreK-2
PreK-2
K-3
K-3
1-4
1-4
2-5
2-5
3-6
3-6
To Complete One of the Courses Above:
To Complete One of the Courses Above:
Watch the videos, skip the Unplugged Activities, and complete the lessons.
Watch the videos, skip the Unplugged Activities, and complete the lessons.
More Coding Activities
More Coding Activities
Explore the links below
Explore the links below
You may go to any of the coding activities below.
You may go to any of the coding activities below.
- Lightbot (K-5)
- Angry Birds (Grades 1-2)
- Star Wars (Grades 1-3)
- Frozen (Grades 2-5)
- Minecraft (Grades 2-5)
- The Grinch (Grades 2-8)
- GoogleDoodle - Click the play button at the top to begin.
- Code.org - Click on the tab for your grade level.
Try Tynker!
Try Tynker!
Click the picture.
Choose your grade level (top of the page).
Start with the beginner level. You can move up if it's too easy.