Hour of Code
#lynwoodcodes
Lynwood Unified School District
Celebrates Computer Science Week
December 5 ~ 11, 2016
What is Hour of Code?
Hour of Code is a global event held during Computer Science Week. It celebrates coding by showing that anyone can code. Your commitment is as simple as ONE HOUR during the week of December 5-December 9. Don't miss out on this awesome event!
How Do I Get Involved?
Teachers can check out the many resources for Hour of Code below. Your commitment level is up to you. All of the links below for students allow for no fuss, no sign up; simply send your students to the site of your choosing and let them explore coding for an hour during Computer Science Week.
However, if you wish to signup so you can track student work that's as easy as clicking a Google login button on all the sites. This will allow you to continue coding throughout the year if you want!
The choice is up to you; all we ask is that you let us know the following:
- When you will hold your Hour of Code (day, time, and which resource)
- Provide pictures of your event (if you Tweet please use #lynwoodcodes)
- How many students participated in the event (you can tell us this when you are finished with your hour; we'll send you a gForm)
Hour of Code Resources
Code.org (TK-12)
The originators of the Hour of Code movement has many resources for teachers and students. Their website is loaded with resources for anyone, anywhere who wants to host an Hour of Code. There is no log in required (though you are welcome to do so with your District Google credentials). They have a multitude of coding languages from blocks and Scratch to Java and Python. Students can choose from activities that range from Star Wars to Minecraft, making music and solving stories. It also has links to other resources outside of their curriculum. It really is your one stop shop for Hour of Code.
Teacher Info: Hour of Code and Tutorials
Student Info: Hour of Code Activities
Tynker (TK-8)
Tynker is a website geared to teach kids how to make games and programs with block coding for beginners and Java Script for the more advanced. Teachers can register for a free account to track student progress (using their district Google login credentials) or simply direct students to the website to select a project to work on during the Hour of Code.
Teacher Info: Tynker: Hour of Code Teacher Guide (no log in necessary)
Student Start point: Tynker Hour of Code
Google CS First (4-8)
Google CS First uses Scratch programming to expose students to computer science. Through a series of videos and step by step lessons, students can learn to create an animated story using Scratch programming. If you run a Google CS First Coding Club with your class by all means use your club as your Hour of Code!
Teacher Info: Google CS First Hour of Code
Stuent Info: Google CS First Hour of Code
Codecademy (9-12)
Codecademy is an interactive website that offers free introductory coding classes in many different languages including Java, Python, and HTML. They have a few quick and fun challenges for Hour of Code.
Student Info: https://www.codecademy.com/hour-of-code
Contact us
Email: digitalcoaches@mylusd.org
Twitter: @LUSDidea2