Hour of Code

November 15, 2018

CodeSnaps Lesson on “Features on a Map”

Provided by Curriculum Pathways and just in time for the Hour of Code event held the first week in December, SAS CodeSnaps takes advantage of tangible, printed coding blocks allowing students to prepare programs together on a work surface without a device. When blocks are scanned with the CodeSnaps app, the program is then executed on the connected robot. The video demonstrates how to scan coding blocks with the SAS CodeSnaps app.

Here is an example of how code can be used in the K-3 classroom. Check out this easy lesson plan.

Show with Code: Features on a Map
Lesson Plan 15-45 minutes
CodeSnaps block printout cards

December 8, 2017

Hour of Code 2017

In recognition of the Hour of Code global event, Lewis and Clark K-5 students were introduced to coding using a program called Kodables. We began on November 31st and continued through December 6th. Logins were sent home with students just in case anyone wanting to continue the program could do so at home. The feedback from teachers and students was that the majority of students enjoyed it very much and left them asking for more. As I came upon other events, I began sharing a new coding project with teachers expressing an interest. Today I took my first group of fifth graders and introduced Google Logo and Scratch. They loved it!

When their projects are complete, Ms. Taylor and I will share their logos for all to see and have the class determine each theme.

December 2, 2015

The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 40 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104.

Is Computer Programming Hard To Learn? (9:14)
Hour of Code Worldwide (2:04)
Star Wars – Hour of Code: Introduction (2:39)

Let’s Begin

Learn An Hour of Code

Global Involvement

Bowling Green Elementary – registered and on the map!