What Is Coding?
Coding is what makes it possible for us to create computer software, apps and websites. Your browser, your OS, the apps on your phone, Facebook, and this website – they are all made with code. (Updated 8-25-21)
This link is a news article written by our Ms. Heather Johnson in December 2014.
Ms. Johnson was the former Technology Director in WHD 147.
Tribune Article
This link is a news article written by our Ms. Heather Johnson in December 2014.
Ms. Johnson was the former Technology Director in WHD 147.
Tribune Article
A Message From President Obama
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Digital Books
Click on the book cover to listen to the story.
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Join Ruby and her friends on their learning adventures. You will learn how to break big problems into small problems, look for patterns, create step-by-step plans, and think outside the box. With activities included in every chapter, future kid coders will be thrilled to put their own imaginations to work.
After reading the book or watching the video, check out the cool activity pages (69-111). These activities will help you be like Ruby and think like a CODER.
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In Code It! Programming and Keyboards You Can Create Yourself, kids will make a computer key out of a banana and use popular software programs to code music, game characters, and more! Step-by-step photos bring each project to life.
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In Robotify It! Robots You Can Make Yourself, kids will make a mini monster robot that responds to light, a spinning robotic pencil holder, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life.
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Watch these!
Code Studio
Block Code
In block coding messages are sent in specific codes using blocks. The following websites have great tutorials and activities for students who want to learn the basics of programming. (Click on logo to gain access to the website.)
Below you will find some more sites where you can practice coding. There are even more sites on the Hour of Code Learn page.
Hello World -Say hello to the world of computer science with this introductory activity that equips you with the basic coding skills and confidence to create apps. Choose from six fun themes to code interactive characters in a world you create!
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Think Like a Coder - These activities are found on Math Playground. The students will be using logic to solve puzzles. Students must think like coders to progress through each level. There are several levels for each game.
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Blockly Games is a series of educational games that teach programming. It is designed for children who have not had prior experience with computer programming. To see the full game click HERE.
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Turtle Art - Use your block coding skills to create drawings with the turtle as your pen.
Intro Video (00:43)
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Compute It - Click on the icon above to play this challenging coding game.
(If you need help, watch this VIDEO for walkthroughs for each level.)
(If you need help, watch this VIDEO for walkthroughs for each level.)
Tynker allows students to create their own games and stories with code. They also learn programming concepts such as sequencing, repetition, and conditional logic. (Basic to advanced)
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With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. (Intermediate to advanced)
For desktop and iPad (requires app download) |
Drawing With Code
Artist Course 1
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Artist Course 2
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Javascript
Javascript is a computer programming language. In most of the website above you can choose a link which will show you what the javascript code looks like. Eventually users can progress from block code to Javascript. Below you will find some websites where you can learn to write code. (Click on icons to access websites.)
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Khan Academy provides these tutorials, in which you'll learn how to use the JavaScript language and the ProcessingJS library to create fun drawings and animations. If you've never programmed before, start here to learn how! (Intermediate to advanced)
For desktop and iPad (requires app download) |
Create Your Own Google Logo
Have you ever wondered how those wonderful Google logos are created? Here's your chance to create your own logo. Click on the Google icon below to get started. You can sign in to my class or play on your own. Make sure to watch the helpful videos.
Class code: cggzww
Teachers and Students: If you like this project, go to "Curriculum" at the top of the page to see the other available activities. Most of these activities are geared towards students age 9 and above.