Intro to Computer Science Lesson Bundle (distance learning & in person)

Help prepare the next generation of computer scientists while incorporating computational thinking as required by the NGSS. This Intro to Computer Science Bundle is a must have for any upper elementary or early middle school teacher, complete with a variety of introductory resources to get started with computer science and related STEM careers whether in person or distance learning. Bundle includes:

1. Computer Networks for Kids Lesson (in person)

How do computers talk to each other? In this activity, students will use the classic telephone game with cups and string to represent how computers talk to each other in a network. Purchase includes a lesson plan, link to overview video, telephone game materials list and directions, and optional extension activities. Perfect as part of your technology or computer course, a science center, technology or computer science activity, or fun activity to try at home! Directly aligned with NGSS 1-PS4-4 and MS-PS4-2 but fund for students of any age. (3 pages, 30 minutes)

2. Hour of Code Lesson Plan and Career Exploration (in person)

How do sound, text, and images appear on your computer screen? Find out in this Hour of Code activity! Through video tutorials and practical applications, students learn the basics of computer programming to support MS-PS4-3. (9 pages, 90 minutes)

3. Intro to Cybersecurity Challenge (distance learning)

Each day over 2,000 cyber crimes are committed - learn what it takes to become a cybersecurity specialist and stop cyber criminals in their tracks! This Intro to Cybersecurity Careers STEM Challenge is a self-guided, self-paced distance learning career exploration mini course for teens to explore careers in cybersecurity through fun, hands-on, real world activities and projects. (34 pages, 3 hours)

4. Intro To Robotics Game & Lesson Basics of Robot Communication (in person)

Beep boop! Learn the basics of robot communication with this fun game. Directly supports NGSS 4-PS4-3 as students generate their own patterns to transfer information, and then compare with peers. Talk like a robot while learning about waves and patterns to transfer information! (3 pages, 30 minutes)

5. Future Technology Careers Posters Set of 5 (distance learning)

Technology fields are booming, and today's students must be prepared for careers of tomorrow! Expand your students' horizons of what is possible with this Technology Careers of the Future poster set. Includes 8.5x11 size posters for cool careers like AR developer, drone traffic controller, and more! (15 pages)

6. Computer Science Bingo Game (in person)

Use this fun Computer Science Bingo game to guide students through the incredible world of computer science in a hands-on, easy way. Includes a total of 25 fun computer science related mini activities for students to research, explore, and do! Name 3 computer hardware components & their function, act out what 'loop' means in computer science, and many more! (31 pages, 90 minutes)

Nearly 100 pages of prep-free computer science fun for you and your students!