Code.org
Elementary School Computer Science Fundamentals
Course 1 begins with ages 4-6 Curriculum links with Common Core Math, Literacy, and NGSS standards
Offers Free Workshops for teachers with Goody Bag and Materials
Unplugged Activities -(those that you don't need a computer to complete) Computer Science Unplugged - engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. http://csunplugged.org/ Activities for Primary-aged children
Grades K-2
What's the Matter? Video
How to Make Magic Mud Oobleck Video
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood "How People Make Crayons"
PBS Parents: Melted Crayon Art
Mr. Rogers' Crayon Factory Video
The Life of an American Crayon
Oliver Jeffers: Picture Book Maker
Birthday Cake Activities from Debra Frasier
Year Map Graphic
Sunrise Sunset HD App
Time and Date Sun Calculator
Thingaverse Sun Keychain
Arbor Day Foundation’s Best Tree Finder: Tree Wizard
“Plant for the Planet” (video)
“What Are Trees?” (kindergarten video)
Kidspiration Concept Mapping Tool - Individual License $40
Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set - $40 Amazon
Robot Turtles Game - $22 Amazon
How to Play
http://www.thinkfun.com/products/robot-turtles/
Advanced Play
Lego Robotics We Do 2.0
$180 Works with Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, & Android
Wonder Workshop Dash & Dot Starting at $150 for Dash only
Works with Apple, Android, and Kindle Devices - Bluetooth only, no wifi needed
Sphero - starts at $130
Works with Apple, Android, and Kindle Devices - Bluetooth only, no wifi needed
Osmo - Starter Kit -$80 Amazon; Coding Awbie Add-on $50; Coding Jam Game $60
Hour of Code - FREE online
Code.org
Elementary School Computer Science Fundamentals
Course 1 begins with ages 4-6 Curriculum links with Common Core Math, Literacy, and NGSS standards
Offers Free Workshops for teachers with Goody Bag and Materials
Recommended iPad apps for coding
Kodable
Unplugged Activities - (those that you don't need a computer to complete)
Computer Science Unplugged - engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around.
http://csunplugged.org/
Activities for Primary-aged children
The Link Between Coding & Reading -
Grades 3-5
The Known Universe Video
The Known Universe from AMNH on Vimeo.
NASA's Eyes on the Solar System App - download only for laptop or desktop computers
Current NASA Missions
Future NASA Missions
NSTA's Position Statement on Nature of Science
Neil deGrasse Tyson - Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvPqxFhKyE0 ( Elly MacKay discussing the book - If you hold a seed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMBNvM5Mswg ( Historic Plant moment in Space)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxITZSEis4I (Plant growth in Space)
Wind up racer video-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8yZwrEaXiw
Steve Spangler-
https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/wind-up-racer/
Spool racer design Sheet.