Hour+of+Code

= ** Hour of Code **  =

** December 8 to 14, 2014 ** **// Hour of Code //** is an introduction to computer science with the thought that anyone can learn the basics of code. The websites below provides tutorials, handouts, and activities to do with students in grade K to 12th. = **Websites:** =

[|**http://code.org**] (click on Learn)
==== This website offers tutorials for beginners. Browse through them and select one for your class. By going through the tutorial yourself and then testing it on student computers or devices ensures a successful day of coding. Several inspirational videos are offered along with step by step directions for classroom participation. ====

[|**www.codecademy.com**] [|/**hour-of-code**/iphone]
==== A curriculum provider for the Hour of Code. It does not specify an age appropriateness but does have a 60 minute lesson writing a program that animates your name. When you move your mouse over your name, bubbles will scatter away and then reassemble. ====

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 * = On a Computer: =

= • **Scratch:** Create stories, games, and animations using this visual programming =

o Get started by working along with the tutorial at http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/editor/?tip_bar=getStarted
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 * = • **Alice:** Create stories, games, and animations using this visual programming language. =

o Go further with the full version of Alice at http://www.alice.org/index.php
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 * = ** iPad Apps for Coding ** = ||
 * ** Codecademy: ** Code Hour

Free Age Range: 12 and up || Learn how to build amazing things online by programming with Codecademy - all for free. The app gets you started by introducing you to the basic concepts behind the apps on your phone and the websites you visit. You’ll learn to understand the basic structure of code when you see it. || by SurfScore, Inc
 * ** Kodable **

Free Age range: 5+ || Kodable is a free educational iPad game offering a kid-friendly introduction to programming concepts and problem solving. For kids ages 5 and up, and tools for grownups too! || by Seasoft Computing $.69 Age range: 8 and up ||  Designed to make learning the Scratch programming language even easier. It has more content and features. || by Hopscotch Technologies
 * ** Start Scratch **
 * ** Hopscotch, Programming Designed for Everyone: coding for kids **

Free Age Range: 8+ || Hopscotch is programming designed for everyone. It teaches the basics of any modern programming language. Kids can use simple, intuitive building blocks to create games, animations and apps in this colorful, interactive environment. You are able to create and play projects on the iPad. || by Tynker
 * ** Tynker **

Free || Learn to program with puzzles and easily build your own games. No Internet connectivity required. Great for Hour-of-Code. ||
 * ** Daisy the Dinosaur **

Free

Age Range 5 to 8 || Learn the basics of computer programming with Daisy the Dinosaur. It has an easy drag and drop interface that kids of all ages can use to animate daisy to dance across the screen. ||
 * ** Lightbot – Programming Puzzles **

$2.99 || Get kids hooked on coding within minutes! A programming puzzle game whose game mechanics require using programming to solve levels. || By Two Lives Left
 * ** Cargo-Bot **

Free || The first game programmed entirely on iPad. Cargo-Bot is a puzzle game where you teach a robot how to move crates. Sounds simple, right? Try it out! ||

** Hour of Code ** What is the Hour of Code? Launched in 2013 the //Hour of Code// is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics.

When is the Hour of Code? Anybody can host an //Hour of Code// anytime, but the grassroots campaign goal is for tens of millions of students to try an Hour of Code during December 8-14, 2014, in celebration of [|__Computer Science Education Week__].

Why computer science? Every student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. It helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path.

Who is behind the Hour of Code? The Hour of Code is organized by [|__Code.org__], a public 501c3 non-profit dedicated to expanding participation in computer science by making it available to more schools.

How do I participate in the Hour of Code? Sign up to host an Hour of Code event [|HERE] and [|__start planning__]. You can organize an Hour of Code event at your school.

I don't know anything about coding. Can I still host an event? Of course! Hour of Code activities are self-guided. All you have to do is [|__try our current tutorials__], pick the tutorial you want, and pick an hour — we take care of the rest. We also have options for every age and experience level, from kindergarten and up.