Welcome to the hour of Code!

During Computer Science week students view the internal components of the computer and learn that computers aren't so smart without people to program them, we learn about the vocabulary associated with this mysterious language and then dive right in to coding using the Blockly method.  

Students complete 6 'missions', experimenting with different types of coding environments and will then have free choice to learn more about which method interests them.  

Visit even more coding sites below and try out some APPS too!
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade programmers

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Lightbot is a game that asks players to use programming logic to solve puzzles! Gain a practical understanding of basic coding concepts by guiding Lightbot to light up all the blue tiles in each level. Learn how to sequence instructions, write procedures, and utilize loops along the way in this self-guided activity. Great for all ages and all skill levels.

Grades 2 through 6 Programmers

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Mission 1- Use blocks of code to take Alex or Steve on an adventure through this Minecraft world.
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Mission 2 - Program your droids and make your way through the Galaxy with Star Wars!
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Mission 5 - Program your monsters to collect and eat all the candy they can find.
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Mission 3 - Code and emoji
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Mission 4 - Have fun programming a story with the Disney Infinity Characters

Grades 5 and 6 Programmers

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Mission 1 - Program your own animated gif that you can save and download. Variables are the key to this mission!
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Mission 4 - Use Tynker's physics engine to make your own personalized version of this classic arcade game. Start by programming the paddle to move when the arrow keys are pressed, then add a ball and some bricks. You'll personalize the game by adding custom assets for the ball, bricks, and paddle.
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Mission 2 - Program your droid and travel through the Galaxy together in this Star Wars adventure, may the Code be with you!
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Mission 5 - Using the task cards, learn to animate your character so you can make games, stories or even music videos.
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Mission 3 - Try modifying Java script like a real programmer, a challenging level to try out and see the language in action.
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Mission 6 - Save the computer from a malicious virus! You'll have to hack your way through the system by deleting viruses, opening doors, solving mazes, and navigating through the portals. Watch out for viruses and glitches!
Your missions are complete but don't stop there!  Visit lots more sites and keep practicing your programming skills!

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Learn to write programming languages like HTML and Java with these step by step tutorials.
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MineCraft - Use your coding skills to explore the Minecraft world!
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Flappy Bird -Learn how to program your own game with Flappy Bird
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Monster Coding - Code your own monsters living on Monster Island **Uses Google chrome only!
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Frozen with ELSA - Program the Disney character to skate and draw patterns on the Ice.
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Pinball - program your own bouncy pin ball game
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Don't miss out on the Tynker coding site, tons more games and challenges here!
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Lightbot - Practice putting together algorithms of movement and make your robot light up the squares
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Yes, Yeti's can dance...If you program them to! Try it out and then download your animated gif to share with friends.
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LED Dress - Design your own ZAC Posen dress with LED lighting, Save and download your animated gif!
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Want more?! Visit the Code.org Studio for dozens more puzzles, challenges and coding tutorials.

Feeling like a programmer?  
You can try out these sites to learn how to program on your own!
CRUNCHZILLA
Want to learn Java script?  Click on the picture above and then follow the directions.
CODE ACADEMY 
Think you've got the hang of programming?  Try out coding Html script here with step by step tutorials.

Don't have a computer?...no problem, there are apps for coding too!
Kodable
Programming practice mazes for ages 4-6
Hopscotch
Programming practice and game building app for ages 6-8
Tynker
Programming practice and game building app for ages 9-12