Code Studio: Computational Thinking: Graph Paper Programming:my Robotics Friends

This unit introduces students to some of the building blocks of how computers work without using a computer at all. The lessons keep students actively involved in communication, problem solving, creativity, and thinking skills in...

This teacher tutorial provides educators an overview of a lesson in computational thinking without any use of computers. Clicking on the link leads to the full lesson plan. [1:35]

Learn how to write steps for challenge of finding the smiley face. This unplugged activity helps learn about algorithmic thinking.

Learn about computational thinking which involves a set of problem-solving skills and techniques that software engineers use to write programs that underlie the computer applications you use such as search, email, and maps.

This unplugged lesson brings the class together as a team with a simple task to complete: get a "robot" to stack cups in a specific design. This activity lays the groundwork for the programming that students will do throughout the course...

This twenty-hour course introduces elementary and middle school students core computer science and programming concepts.

Early readers create computer programs that will help them learn to collaborate with others, develop problem solving skills, and persist through difficult tasks. Their ultimate end task is to create a custom game or story.

Make your programs more shorter using loops. [1:08]

A reintroduction to loops, using the set of "robot" programming instructions. Young scholars will develop critical thinking skills by looking for patterns of repetition in the movements of classmates and determining how to simplify those...

This lesson introduces the programming concept of loops through a dance activity. [2:22]