Hourofcode 2015

Hour of Code Resources 2015 (curated by @MsMasonESL)
Hour of Code is December 7 - 13, 2015

Be sure to register at code.org and get your $10 teacher reward for participating!
Introductions to Hour of Code:
Why Code? The Hour of Code kickoff video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC5FbmsH4fw
What is Coding? Kid Friendly Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THOEQ5soVpY
NC Fact Sheet about Computer Science
https://code.org/advocacy/state-facts/NC.pdf
Why Code?
Computer science drives job growth and innovation throughout our economy and
society. Computing occupations make up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM
fields, making Computer Science one of the most in-demand college degrees. And
computing is used all around us and in virtually every field. Its foundational knowledge
that all students need. But computer science is marginalized throughout education. 75
percent of U.S. schools dont even offer computer science and only 8% of STEM graduates
study it. We need to improve access for all students, including groups who have
traditionally been underrepresented.
Use on iPad or Browser:

1. Star Wars Hour Using Blocks (grades 3-5) (grade 2 up to Puzzle 7)
- Watch introduction video (~3min)
- Follow directions from characters to use block and write code and program BB-8
- Second video - create events to create a game
- Puzzle 9 students must divide the total points to win (900) by the number of pilots
(3) to input the correct amount of points to award (division)
- Puzzle 10 students award each character a point amount (+ or -) and need to get to
a total of 200 points (multistep equations)
- Puzzle 12 students must multiply the number of Tauntauns by 2 to get total Mynocks
(multiply)
- Puzzle 13 students will multiply each mouse droid by 2 until a total of 20
- Puzzle 15 students can make their own game from scratch
Sequencing, following directions, cause and effect, predictions, division, multiplication,
multistep equations
https://code.org/api/hour/begin/starwars
2. Frozen Hour Using Blocks (grades 4-5)
- Watch introduction video
- Follow directions to create shapes (angles, squares, circles)
- Includes angle support for students
- Puzzle 20 students can create their own shapes and designs
Sequencing, cause and effect, predictions, angles and geometry, multiplication, division
https://code.org/api/hour/begin/frozen
3. Minecraft Hour Using Blocks (grade 5)
- Watch introduction video
- Follow directions to take character through Minecraft world and build things
- Videos will support students through the coding (repeat loops, if-thens)
- Puzzle 14 students can build anything using what they have learned
Sequencing, cause and effect, multistep directions, if-then statements,
https://code.org/api/hour/begin/mc
4. Other Activities: Find these links at
https://code.org/learn
- Write your First Computer Program - Angry Birds and Plants V Zombies Maze
- Move the bird to catch the pig through a maze. Students need to be able to
count the blocks and know directions
- Infinity Play Lab/Play Lab
- Move the characters and have them talk. This tutorial allows students to
create a story using the characters
- Artist
- Use blocks to code and create art using geometry (angles, shapes, etc)
Scratch Hour of Code - BROWSER ONLY:

This program is free and is what we use in the Code Club for learning and creating. They
have tutorials specifically for Hour of Code
https://scratch.mit.edu/hoc/
Unplugged Activities (No technology):

Happy Maps
Students create simple algorithms (sets of instructions) to move a character through a
maze using a single command.
https://studio.code.org/s/course1/stage/1/puzzle/1
My Robotic Friends
Using a pre-defined "Robot Vocabulary" students will figure out how to guide each other
to accomplish specific tasks without discussing them first. This lesson teaches children
the connection between symbols and actions, as well as the invaluable skill of debugging.
"My Robotic Friends" works best as a group activity and includes a teacher workbook for
classroom use.
https://csedweek.org/files/CSEDrobotics.pdf
for lesson plan download
Activities for younger students:

1. Kodable
All ages (even pre-readers)
http://game.kodable.com/hour-of-code
iPad and Browser
2. The Foos
All ages (even pre-readers)
http://www.thefoos.com/hourofcode/
iPad ONLY!
3. Scratch Jr
Kinder and Up
http://www.scratchjr.org/
iPad ONLY!
I hope you find these resources helpful in bringing code to your classroom. Please
contact me with any questions or for support prior to December 7th, 2015. Happy Coding!
- Ms Mason
kellym.mason@cms.k12.nc.us
msmasonesl.weebly.com
@msmasonesl

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Hour of Code Resources 2015 (curated by @MsMasonESL)

Hour of Code is December 7 - 13, 2015

Use on iPad or Browser:

Scratch Hour of Code - BROWSER ONLY:

Unplugged Activities (No technology):

Activities for younger students:

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