Code Studio: Computational Thinking: Unplugged: Move It Move It

This unit introduces learners 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.

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]

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]

As Alma learns about families, friendships, and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and "thinks through" the situation. Then, she knows what to do! Support critical...

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

[Free Registration/Login Required] This rubric helps teachers guide students in grades K-2 in being effective critical thinkers in a project, and can be used to assess their performance. It is aligned with CCSS, but also can be used in...

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.

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

Writing a computer program involves planning what you're going to do, "coding" the instructions, testing them, tracking down any bugs, and changing the program to that it works correctly. In these activities students explore a simple...