Day | Chapter | Lesson | Topic | Related Links |
---|---|---|---|---|
Day 1 | Introduction to Coding | Lesson 1 | What is Coding? | Code.org |
Day 2 | Lesson 1 | Importance of Coding in Everyday Life | Tynker - Why Coding | |
Day 3 | Lesson 2 | Basic Commands and Sequences | CS Unplugged | |
Day 4 | Lesson 2 | Hands-on Activities with Everyday Objects | Hour of Code | |
Day 5 | Visual Programming | Lesson 3 (Scratch Jr.) | Getting Started with Scratch Jr. | Scratch Jr. |
Day 6 | with Scratch Jr. (Grades 1-3) | Lesson 4 | Creating Characters and Backgrounds | Scratch Jr. - Activities |
Day 7 | Lesson 5 | Basic Motion and Animation | Scratch Jr. - Projects | |
Day 8 | Lesson 6 | Interactive Stories | Scratch Jr. - Curriculum | |
Day 9 | Introduction to Scratch | Lesson 7 (Scratch Grades 4-5) | Getting Started with Scratch | Scratch |
Day 10 | Lesson 8 | Sprites and Backdrops | Scratch - Getting Started | |
Day 11 | Lesson 9 | Basic Programming Blocks | Scratch - Ideas | |
Day 12 | Lesson 10 | Building Interactive Games | Scratch - Tutorials | |
Day 13 | Introduction to Robotics | Lesson 11 (Optional for Grades 4-5) | Introduction to Robotics | LEGO Education |
Day 14 | Lesson 12 | Building Your First Robot | LEGO WeDo | |
Day 15 | Lesson 13 | Programming Your Robot | VEX Robotics | |
Day 16 | Coding Challenges and Projects | Lesson 14 | Mini Coding Challenges | CodeCombat |
Day 17 | Lesson 15 | Final Project | Scratch - Create | |
Day 18 | Lesson 15 | Project Presentation | Scratch - Studios | |
Day 19 | Conclusion and Next Steps | Lesson 16 | Review and Recap | Code.org - Courses |
Day 20 | Lesson 17 | Future Learning Paths | Khan Academy - Coding |
Additional Information
- Course Duration: 20 days
- Class Duration: 1 hour per day
- Materials Needed:
- Tablets or computers with internet access
- Scratch Jr. and Scratch accounts
- Basic robotics kits (optional)
- Printable worksheets and activity guides
Course Materials and Resources
- Tablets or computers with internet access
- Scratch Jr. and Scratch accounts
- Basic robotics kits (optional)
- Printable worksheets and activity guides
Assessment
- Participation in activities
- Completion of mini challenges
- Final project presentation
Additional Resources
- Online coding games and tutorials
- Recommended reading list for parents and children
- Access to coding clubs or after-school programs