CS4ALL At P.S. 58Q

We use many different programs throughout the year in CS4ALL. We also have robots and a variety of unplugged activities that allow students to develop, practice, and enhance their understanding of computer science fundamentals. 

Resources to continue computer science work at home:

• Code.org: Code.org Courses for Grades K-5: 

Course A (for Ages 4-7), Course B (for Ages 5-8), Course C (for Ages 6-10)

Course D (for Ages 7-11), Course E (for Ages 8-12), Course F (for Ages 9-13)

• Scratch:  Scratch
  • Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations.
  • Scratch promotes computational thinking and problem solving skills; creative teaching and learning; self-expression and collaboration; and equity in computing.
  • Scratch is always free and is available in more than 70 languages.

• Scratch Jr.: Scratch Jr.
  • Scratch Jr. is an introductory programming language that enables young children (ages 5-7) to create their own interactive stories and games. Children snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. Children can modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, even insert photos of themselves -- then use the programming blocks to make their characters come to life.
  • Scratch Jr. is available as a free app for iPads, Android tablets, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Desktops.

• Hour of Code: Hour of Code
  • One hour tutorials designed for learners of all ages in over 45 languages. 

• Microsoft MakeCode: MakeCode
  • Tutorials and game design. It is a free online learn-to-code platform where anyone can build games, code devices, and mod Minecraft. Student accounts are linked to Microsoft Make Code. 

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