Computer Science
Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it's important for kids to work with and understand the technology around them. Having children learn coding at a young age prepares them for the future. This skill is in high demand in the job market. Download Utah Fact Sheet Learn how to code at your own pace by going to the links below:
More coding resources: Primary level |
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Junior level: Intermediate+ level:
Make Your Own Flappy Bird – here
TouchDevelop - create your apps on your phone, tablet, or laptop here
The Hour of Code at Tynker (8+ Tutorials)
http://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/
Learning The Basics – Coding Angry Birds
http://learn.code.org/hoc/1
Codeacademy
http://www.codecademy.com/
W3schools Online
http://www.w3schools.com/
Grok Learning
https://groklearning.com/
Kodu (Download)
http://www.kodugamelab.com/
KidsRuby (Download)
http://www.kidsruby.com/
Apps:
Cargo-Bot (Perfect for k+)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/cargo-bot/id519690804?mt=8
Kodable (Perfect for k+)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/kodable/id577673067?mt=8
Codea (Perfect for Intermediate+)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/codea/id439571171?mt=8
Hopscotch HD (Perfect for Junior / Intermediate)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8
Cato’s Hike (Perfect for k+)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/catos-hike-programming-logic/id574335479?mt=8
- Alice
- Auto Hotkey
- Code Avengers
- Code Monster
- Looking Glass
- Gamestar Mechanic
- Python
- Hakitzu
- Snap!—runs in your browser
Make Your Own Flappy Bird – here
TouchDevelop - create your apps on your phone, tablet, or laptop here
The Hour of Code at Tynker (8+ Tutorials)
http://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/
Learning The Basics – Coding Angry Birds
http://learn.code.org/hoc/1
Codeacademy
http://www.codecademy.com/
W3schools Online
http://www.w3schools.com/
Grok Learning
https://groklearning.com/
Kodu (Download)
http://www.kodugamelab.com/
KidsRuby (Download)
http://www.kidsruby.com/
Apps:
Cargo-Bot (Perfect for k+)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/cargo-bot/id519690804?mt=8
Kodable (Perfect for k+)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/kodable/id577673067?mt=8
Codea (Perfect for Intermediate+)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/codea/id439571171?mt=8
Hopscotch HD (Perfect for Junior / Intermediate)
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hopscotch-coding-for-kids/id617098629?mt=8
Cato’s Hike (Perfect for k+)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/catos-hike-programming-logic/id574335479?mt=8