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Hour of Code is Coming to Lufkin!

#LufkinCodes

Hour of Code isComing to Lufkin!#LufkinCodes

Our mission: To educate and equip all students for success through exceptional learning experiences.

What is Hour of Code?

The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Hour of code is really about exposing kids to concepts of computer science so that they will have the opportunity to know that it can be a choice!
Hour of Code 2015 - WORLDWIDE
Event Information

#LufkinCodes (for K-5 teachers) Presented by Code.org

You must sign up here --- >> https://code.org/professional-development-workshops/5126015


This is a session designed for K-5 teachers new to coding in the classroom but all are certainly welcome! We only have about 10 slots left so sign up!

When?

Saturday, Dec 5, 2015, 08:00 AM

Where?

1806 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Lufkin, TX, United States

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Each participant gets lunch, Code.org Swag and curriculum, including materials for "unplugged" lessons!

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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.

Planning to Code? Click HERE to sign up your classroom! (This just puts your commitment on the map!) Planning to Code? Click HERE to sign up your classroom! (This just puts your commitment on the map!)

Choose a platform!

Think about your kids and what level of programming that they know. You don't have to use a computer at all. There are plenty of activities to do unplugged. Just DO something!

Code.org Tutorials

Code Minecraft. Make R2D2 travel between galaxies or ice skate with Elsa! You can do this without creating an account but it won't save your student's progress!
  • Code Suggestions by grade level
  • All Hour of Code Tutorials at EVERY grade level

A Few of Our Favorites! A Few of Our Favorites!

Minecraft Hour of Code

Minecraft Hour of Code

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Code.org - Star Wars: Building a Galaxy With Code

launch studio.code.org

Code.org - Code with Anna and Elsa

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Code without Computers!

Thinkersmith's Unplugged Hour of Code Activity

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Whole Class Coding

Engage your whole class using your SMARTboard or Mimio. Kodable is one that is even great for pre-k kids! You will need to create an account first but it's pretty simple! If you are planning to code as a whole class, just place one sample student in the class and you're good to go! We can even download this one and push it out for you!
Kodable: Programming Curriculum for Kids

Kodable: Programming Curriculum for Kids

Teach your students the basics of computer programming in as little as 20 minutes a week with an engaging classroom curriculum. Pilot Kodable for free!

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The Foos — Hour of Code Edition

The Foos Hour of Code Edition is the most kid-friendly intro to computer programming. Get started today with this self-paced, 100% visual, drag and drop programming game designed for young learners.

launch thefoos.com

Other Platforms!

Scratch - Hour of Code

Scratch - Hour of Code

Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

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Tynker Hour of Code

Tynker Hour of Code

Tynker makes it fun and easy to learn computer programming. Get started today with Tynker's easy-to-learn, visual programming course designed for young learners in 4th through 8th grades.

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Coding in the Secondary Classroom Coding in the Secondary Classroom

Mozilla's Suite of Tools and Lessons

  • Mozilla's Thimble - Create and teach the web
  • Mozilla's Teacher.Mozalla.org - Learn how the web works!

Hour of Code Teacher's Guide | Explore MIT App Inventor

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Hour of Code

There's a lot to learn when it comes to coding. How do you know where to start? Don't worry, we've got you covered. We have something for everyone, whether you're new to coding, or a long time learner, explore the options below for <strong>#HourOfCode</strong> with <strong>#Codecademy</strong>.

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TI Codes by Texas Instruments - US and Canada

TI Codes

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