Hour of Code Guide for Primary ILS
Celebrate with an Hour of Code at our Primary Schools!
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 campus for the district Hour of Code.
- Provide us with your specific info for DLS support that week.
- Plan with your DLS/ reach out to Shaina Glass.
- Attend all virtual and Face-to-face meetings for Hour of Code planning!
And you can follow the steps outlined in the video below:
Hour Of Code F2F Session with Q & A
Thursday, Nov 21, 2019, 03:30 PM
Aldine Education Center, Aldine Bender Road, Houston, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Primary Hour of Code Resources for the ILS
The Game Plan
We picked out a few unplugged (or offline) and online activities we really like for PreK - Kinder students and shared them below. You can also use any physical computing tools if you already have them in your classroom or school.
Please make sure you have completed this form so we can match you with a Digital Learning Specialist that will be supporting your school and this initiative during the week of the Hour of Code (for a max of 3 days-- selected by you).
The Suggested Unplugged Activity
How to CODE a sandcastle!
All of the directions and cards can be found here. All printables will be delivered to your campus by the Digital Learning Specialist supporting your campus.
Each campus will also receive a copy of the book, How to CODE a sand castle for the Hour of Code and to be added to your circulation for students after the event, courtesy of Aldine STEM and the Professional Learning Department.
Suggested Online (Plugged) Activities
The use of Chromebooks or ipads is recommended.
Station 1: Dance Party
Grade Levels: Primary (with Assistance), Elementary & Middle
Materials Needed:
Promethean Board (Set Up)
Steps for Activity:
Make sure Dance Party is displayed.
Make sure to show the videos (embedded into the Activity)
Additional Resources:
Spotify Playlist to Play throughout the LMC
Station 2: Assorted Puzzles (Plugged)
Scratch Jr.
Self-led Tutorial
Use Play Lab to create a story or game starring Disney Infinity characters.
Here's the link to try coding with ScratchJr that's teacher led.
Kodable
Tynker
Looking for more options for students? Check out this site for items geared specifically for students PreK-2nd grade.
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
Website: https://cs4aldine.blogspot.com/
Location: 9999 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-539-8620
Twitter: @aldinestem