The Hour of Code
is a great way for every student to try computer science for one hour. Almost 200 governments, school districts, and nonprofits pledge to expand CS for millions of students, globally Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Montana, and
Pennsylvania, all announced plans to expand CS in schools, joined by 76
U.S. school districts and 80 nonprofits. Internationally, 20 nonprofits
and entire countries pledged to expand CS programs for 20,000 teachers
and over 2 million students. December 4th – 10th is Computer Science Education Week,
an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take an
interest in computer science. Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek)
was created to raise awareness around the need to elevate computer
science education at all levels and to underscore the critical role of
computing in all careers.
Coding for Grades 1-3:
Try Coding on this fun game-Candy Quest
Frozen-Help Elsa make a figure eight
Mystery Island Coding Quest
Sites to explore to learn how to code:
Code Studio
Tynker
Khan Academy
Make a simple app in one hour
Check out Code.org’s new App Lab activity.
"Anything worth doing doesn't come easy."
Watch basketball champ Stephen Curry try the Hour of Code!