Coding & Computer Science Resources
2024 Hour of Code
Join the WPCSD community in celebrating Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code!
This happens every year during the month of December, but you can learn to code anytime!
Be sure to visit the Hour of Code website to Explore activities
Try some of the activities linked below. Or just visit hourofcode.com/us/learn to explore all of the fun coding projects available to you.
Code Monkey Lessons
Code Monkey Jr. & Code Monkey
CodeMonkey Jr. teaches young learners computational thinking skills and the basics of coding through the use of blocks.
Students will enter a world filled with captivating creatures and bright colors as they help a monkey on a mission collect bananas and unlock a treasure chest.
Want to try some other fun coding experiences from Code Monkey? Try these!
Beaver Achiever |
Grades 1+ | Block-based
Students will use block coding to help a beaver with fun and engaging tasks.
Dodo Does Math |
Grades 2+ | Coffeescript
Students will write real code as they solve math to help a dodo find her missing eggs.
Linus the Lemur |
Grades K-2
5–8-year-olds will use block coding to help a lemur collect computer items and save the LumLums.
banana tales |
Grades 6+ | Python
Students will learn Python as they help a baby monkey catch bananas.
DATA IS EVERYWHERE |
Grades K-4 (includes narration for the learning texts)
This short course will teach what data is, how to collect and organize it using different graph visualizations.
Coding Adventure |
Grades 2+ | CoffeeScript
Students will help a cute monkey catch bananas in fun-filled coding challenges.
Choose Your Coding Adventure!
The Hour of Code website hosts lots of great activities from partners to get started coding.
Do you like mazes? Games? Patterns? Crafts?
Try some of these!
Create a Classic Maze
Try the basics of computer science with characters from Angry Birds, Plants vs. Zombies, and Scrat from Ice Age!
Script Academy: Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is a self-guided puzzle designed for Grades 2-5 kids without prior programming experience.
You will guide Alice using functions with and without parameters.
Candy Quest
Design your own candy troll and go on a multi-level quest for candy using code!
Microsoft's Code a Carnival
Code your own classroom carnival with games like Whack-the-Mole, Burstin' Balloons, and Target Practice.
AI for Oceans
Learn how AI and machine learning can be used to address world problems.
Coding a Geometric Star Quilt (Seesaw & Code.org)
Students will learn about Native American star quilts, discuss patterns & design their own quilts.
Microsoft MakeCode Sparks Jr.
This is a simplified version of Sparks Flying and is fun for all ages.
Dragon Dash Game
Design your own custom dragon, then use programming to guide it through fun puzzles on its quest for treasure and coins!
You'll have to navigate through complex castles, find power-ups, and conquer knights to get all the treasure.
Puppy Adventure (Tynker)
Students use problem solving skills & learn to recognize patterns and write small programs.
Dance Party: AI Edition
Learn about artificial intelligence (AI) concepts to create your own virtual dance party showcasing today's top artists. With dozens of songs to choose from, reach every student no matter their music taste. It's time to strut your stuff!
The Original Dance Party!
In this introductory activity, use code to make a variety of colorful characters bust a move to animated backgrounds and upbeat music.
Great for all ages - Grades 2-12!
Teachers: Click here for the lesson plan https://curriculum.code.org/hoc/plugged/8/
- More Dance Party lessons located at https://code.org/dance
Music Lab: Jam Session (1 hour, self-guided)
Learn to code as you remix your favorite artists' tracks and use AI to generate your own beats!
https://studio.code.org/s/music-jam-2024/reset
Music Lab: Jam Session Intro
Music Lab: Shakira
Teachers
Wonder Workshop Lessons
Teachers, download these Activity Packets to use in your classroom!
Each of the packets contains three 15- to 25-minute activities.
