Block Coding: Frozen Day 1

Procedure

1. Introduce coding. Ask students to share what they have heard or may already know about coding [aloud or in the chat].

• In computer science, code is specific instructions given to a computer or robot to complete a task or set of tasks.

2. Introduce block coding.

2. • Block-based coding utilizes a drag-and-drop learning environment, where programmers use coding instruction “blocks” to construct animated stories and games. It’s an entry-level activity, where kids can gain a foundation in computational thinking through visuals as opposed to coding that is based in text.

3. Watch Frozen Hour Of Code Introduction video [see below]

4. Demonstrate how to complete Frozen Puzzle 1 and ask for students to guess which blocks should be used.

   • Consider having a student share their screen and complete Puzzle #2 with the class

5. Allow students to work independently on Frozen Puzzles 1-5 [10-15 minutes]

   • Students can come back and share their progress with the group.

   • Challenge students to explore the code.org website and create an account [if they have an email address].