STEAM
Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics
This week we enjoyed participating in the The Hour of Code! The Hour of Code is a global movement by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries through a one-hour introduction to computer science and computer programming. Started in 2013, the Hour of Code now has 140,533 registered coding events--we are one of them! During the course of this week, our school pledged for every student to do one hour of code and learn about computer science. During STEAM lab, all students learned the basics of coding. In kindergarten and 1st grade, we did a fun "unplugged" coding activity where students learned the basics of how to form algorithms. To continue the coding lesson, Ms. Webb at Jackson Primary collaborated to provide students the opportunity to have their first coding lesson with an iPad. Kodable introduces young students to the kind of logic and the concepts needed in computer programming. The first first lesson, Smeeborg, introduces kids to the step-by-step instructions involved in programming, if/then statements, and loops. It includes the ability to unlock various levels while developing logic skills. Way to go Jackson Primary students! I can't wait to see all you know the time you are 5th graders!! During STEAM lab at Main Campus, students applied skills taught using the Spheros to their own coding endeavors at Code.org. Code.org is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. This week, they collaborate with other coding companies to provide students with the opportunity to practice coding on a variety of levels. If your child would like to continue this wonderful experience, they may go to code.org/learn and continue coding all year long! Check out the fun below! Comments are closed.
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