The Hour of Code is a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science, inspiring kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered.
It takes place during Computer Science Education Week which is December 9-15, but you can host an Hour of Code Event all year-round!
Interested in Learning More About Coding?
Join us this January for our STEM Certificate ProgramĀ at Maryville! Whether you're an educator looking to integrate coding into your classroom or simply passionate about STEM education, our program is designed to inspire and equip you with practical skills.
What Youāll Gain:
Hands-on experience with coding, robotics, and other STEM tools.
Strategies for engaging students in computer science.
Access to a supportive learning community.
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Top 10 Hands-On Hour of Code Activities
Get Started Today Click the links to explore lesson plans, activities, and resources to make your Hour of Code a success. Happy coding!
1. Minecraft Timecraft Students will choose their own adventure and learn basic coding concepts to correct mysterious mishaps throughout history.
2. DanceĀ Party Code your own dance moves and watch characters groove to your favorite music. Great for creative minds!
3. StarĀ Wars: BuildingĀ aĀ GalaxyĀ withĀ Code Create your own Star Wars game while learning basic programming. A must-try for sci-fi lovers.
4. CodeĀ YourĀ OwnĀ FlappyĀ Bird Recreate the popular Flappy Bird game and customize it to make it your own.
5. Frozen: CreateĀ anĀ IceĀ SkatingĀ Game Help Elsa and Anna skate patterns on ice using code. A cool (pun intended) way to practice loops.
6. ArtificialĀ IntelligenceĀ forĀ Oceans Train AI to identify fish and trash in the ocean while learning about machine learning.
7. SuperĀ MarioĀ GameĀ Builder Build your own Mario-inspired platformer and bring classic gaming to life with code.
8. GoogleĀ LogoĀ Maker Use coding to animate and personalize the Google logo. Quick, fun, and creative.
9. CodeĀ aĀ CartoonĀ withĀ Scratch Design an animated story using drag-and-drop coding blocks in Scratch.
10. The Grinch: Saving Christmas with Code Learn to program drones and a high tech sleigh with coding magic to capture presents and navigate down the mountain to return Christmas to Whoville.
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