Algorithms
Youth are introduced to the concept of using algorithms through fun, hands-on activities using LEGOs and in Minecraft Education Edition
Video
Game Changineer
Game Changineer is an AI-enabled website that allows students to practice coding their own games using standard language, so they learn the structure of code and computational thinking.
2024, Learning Activity
Computation Thinking with Monsters
With nothing but paper and markers, students will learn the four practices of computational thinking.
A Game Without Instructions
This lesson gives students the opportunity to practice the four computational thinking practices (decomposition, pattern matching, abstraction, and algorithms) in one cohesive activity.
Seeing Patterns
Learn how to help youth reflect and process experiences with patterns and trends in data to assist them in computational thinking.
Learning Activity, Training Guide
Why Do We Do Computer Science?
Developing skills in computer science is important for any young person regardless of whether or not this is the career path. All young people will need to be able to use computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.
Understanding Computer Science, Video
Break It Down
The facilitator works to enable active learning as youth work in small groups and use the strategies of computational thinking to design and describe their own unique monsters.
Learning Activity, Training Guide, Video, Virtual Workshop
Computer Science: It’s Easier Than You Think
Explore what computer science is, why it is important for youth in your program, and how you can successfully teach computer science.