Intro to Unplugged Coding: Directional Coding

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Grade Levels

K - 5th, Homeschool

Subjects

Science, Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking

Resource Type

Projects, Activities

Standards

CCSSW.K.8

CCSSW.1.8

CCSSW.2.8

CCSSW.3.10

CCSSW.4.10

Formats Included

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Easel Activity

Pages

32 pages

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I used this activity to introduce coding to students participating in a Tech Club. Great activities to engage students and learn new concepts.

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Unplugged Coding made easy!

Everything you need to get started with unplugged coding. No robots needed! Students learn the basics of directional coding and write their own code!

Unplugged Coding Process:

Students learn the logic and thinking that goes into writing codes using Directional Coding. They learn 5 vocabulary words: Programmer, Code, Command, Bug, and Debug.

Students practice debugging codes before writing their own codes with a partner. After they have completed their activities, there is time for reflection on what they learned.

New to Coding?

No worries! Coding can be intimidating, but you don't have to have a background in computer science to teach coding. This resource is designed to be so simple a sub could use it. Get started with coding today! Perfect activity for Hour of Code.

Material List:

Scissors
Paper

Includes:

Teacher Instructions (with photo)
Student Instructions
Student Coding Journal
Student Unplugged Coding Activity (Includes Partner Coding Practice)
Student Reflection Sheet
Coding Vocabulary Words
NGSS and Common Core Standards
TpT Digital Version for Distance Learning with Google Classroom

Digital Activity:

To use Easel for Distance Learning, select "Open in Easel" on this listing. Works with computers, laptops, chromebooks, ipads, and tablets.

Aligns to NGSS and Common Core.

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Total Pages

32 pages

Answer Key

N/A

Teaching Duration

90 minutes

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CCSSW.K.8

With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

CCSSW.1.8

With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

CCSSW.2.8

Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

CCSSW.3.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

CCSSW.4.10

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