Code Studio: Computational Thinking: Unplugged: Computational Thinking

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 short article clearly illustrates the need for teaching computational thinking in the schools. It lays out the foundation of teaching these skills across grade levels.

The National Science Foundation asked a group of thought leaders to bring the concepts of computational thinking to the K-12 classroom.

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

This teacher tutorial provides educators an overview of a lesson in graph paper computer programming without any use of computers. Clicking on the link leads to the full lesson plan. [1:07]

Advances in computing have expanded our capacity to solve problems at a scale never before imagined, using strategies that have not been available to us before. This professional article introduces educators to the idea of teaching...

A Computational Thinking curriculum guide which develops fluency with computational concepts, practices and perspectives.

Computational thinking gives today's students the ability to recognize when and how technology can boost their own critical-thinking, creative and problem-solving skills in order to find innovative solutions to real-world problems. [3:47]

Use a Play Lab project to collect data and make predictions. Use this unplugged activity to introduce data.

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.