Math + CS Hour of Code Resources
Celebrate Computer Science Ed Week with an Hour of Code!
What is Hour of Code?
This year's THEME: #CSforGOOD
The Hour of Code will continue inspiring student creativity with a theme that we can’t wait to share with you: Computer Science for Good. #CSforGood
Inspired by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Hour of Code will highlight how we can all use computer science to make a positive impact on our world, from writing apps to solve a local problem, to using innovative ideas in data science to address global challenges.
Whether that means building affordable technology to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, programming white blood cells to fight cancer, or revolutionizing the packaged foods industry with artificial intelligence, people are using CS in creative ways to solve problems and provide opportunities for others.
Share your #CSforGOOD projects on social media!
Follow us on social media and share your Hour of Code highlights!
We especially love seeing your classroom videos, photos, and student projects. Be sure to tag any post with: #CSforGood #CS4Aldine #AISDHoC #WeAreAldine #HourOfCode hourofcode.com
Where do you start for your campus?
- Register your class for the district Hour of Code.
- Start by communicating with your DLS, campus coding club sponsor, ILS(librarian) and campus tech committee(if available/established).
- Attend the Face-to-face meetings for Hour of Code planning!
And you can follow the steps outlined in the video below:
Choose an Hour of Code Activity
We picked out a few unplugged (or offline) and online activities we really like for integrating Computer Science into Mathematics content and shared them below.
Activities are listed from primary grades to higher grades. You can find MANY more Hour of Code activities at https://hourofcode.com/us/learn.
Elementary Unplugged Activities
Bitt Bott Explores Earth
In these printable activities, students can help a little robot named Bitt Bott explore different landforms on Earth. Students give Bitt Bott simple directions by choosing and circling appropriate directional arrows. Each of the six activities includes simple directions that are supported with symbols from the n2y® SymbolStix PRIME® collection. The symbols help non-readers and beginning readers understand and follow the directions.
Pizza Party!
Algorithmic Doodle Art
Middle School Unplugged Activities
Caesar Cipher Wheel
Conditional with Cards
Input and Output, Math Activity
In this exercise, you'll walk through with your students how this relates to what they already know about math by solving a math equation with programming.
Suggested Online (Plugged) Activities
Kodable
Kodable is a self-guided game that introduces kids 5+ to programming basics. Having a teacher or parent nearby is optimal, but not necessary.
Math: Multiplication (with Scratch)
2nd- 5th grades
Creative Coding - developed with Scratch and Vidcode - pairs block- and text-based projects with hundreds of cross-curricular topics. Projects are scaffolded so that teachers of any subject - regardless of prior experience - can easily introduce coding. The project-based approach positions coding as a means of self-expression for students and gives them a creative way to show what they know.Code with Anna & Elsa
Self-led Tutorial
Let's use code to join Anna and Elsa as they explore the magic and beauty of ice. You will create snowflakes and patterns as you ice-skate and make a winter wonderland that you can then share with your friends!
Secondary Plugged Activities for Math
Coding Mathematical Models
Self-led Tutorial (Grades 6+)
Students are introduced to Tracy the Turtle and learn how to code different mathematical models in Python! No coding experience is necessary, but students should have completed Algebra I or higher.
10 Minutes of Code
The 10 Minutes of Code activities can be used in class as a way to spark students' interest in coding with the TI technology they carry in their backpacks everyday. Learn the basics of coding using the TI-84™ Plus and get started programming in just 10 minutes – no experience needed!
Rookie Collage
In this activity, you'll code a Rookie themed collage using Blockly, an introductory coding language. You'll use sequences, variables and loops to create a unique piece that highlights your creativity!
Find a Local Computer Science Volunteer
Spread the Word Before, DURING CSEW and Celebrate AFTER your Hour of Code!
Questions? Contact Us!
Hour of Code is a wonderful way to build excitement and provide students and educators opportunities to code! Please contact Shaina Glass if you're interested in incorporating Computer Science and coding into your classroom, school or learning community.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Shaina (snglass@aldineisd.org) or your campus' Digital Learning Specialist for more information.
Email: snglass@aldineisd.org
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