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One Becomes Many: Madam C.J. Walker’s Recursive Empire in Python Turtle
Turn a single line of code into a digital empire! This two-part series shows how Madam C.J. Walker scaled her haircare system just like a recursive function. Using Python Turtle graphics, students will grow a fractal legacy tree that mirrors how her 1920s agents spread her vision across the nation. Teachers, this lesson is a beautiful blend of history and high-tech logic. Students will master how functions call themselves to create complex growth from a simple seed. It is the perfect way to make
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
African History, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Computer Science Python Graphics & PyGame Challenge
CTE Computer Science – Python Graphics & PyGame Challenge 🎮🐍 Bring coding to life with graphics, colors, shapes, and game design!The Python Graphics & PyGame Challenge is an engaging, student-centered Computer Science activity that introduces students to the exciting world of graphical programming using Python and PyGame. Through interactive activities, coding challenges, real-world applications, and creative design tasks, students learn how programmers create graphics, animations, and video
5th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Computer Science Python Power-Up Warm-Up
CTE Computer Science – Python Power-Up Warm-Up 🐍⚡ Start class with energy, engagement, and coding confidence!The Python Power-Up Warm-Up is a student-centered bell ringer activity designed to help students review and strengthen foundational Python programming skills in just a few minutes each day. Through quick coding challenges, output prediction activities, debugging practice, vocabulary review, and real-world technology connections, students develop the critical thinking and problem-solvin
5th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Computer Science Fraction to Decimal Mission Challenge
CTE Computer Science – Fraction to Decimal Mission Challenge 🐍➗ Transform math and coding into an exciting real-world programming mission!The Fraction to Decimal Mission Challenge is an engaging, student-centered Computer Science activity that introduces students to variables, user input, mathematical operations, algorithms, and problem-solving using Python programming. Students become coding agents tasked with creating a program that converts fractions into decimal values while developing es
5th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Also included in: CTE Computer Science Activities Bundle
The "Silent Killer" of Python Logic: Mutable vs. Immutable Objects Quest!
Stop the most frustrating bugs before they start! 🛑 Every Python beginner eventually falls for the "silent killer: Click to watch!": modifying a list inside a function only to realize they’ve accidentally altered the original data. This interactive Lesson 5 Programming Worksheet transports students to the Floating Isles of Aetheria, where memory is law and logic is magic! Instead of dry definitions, students master Python memory management through a high-stakes fantasy narrative. 📜 The Que
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Intro to Coding with Scratch Jr STEM Ana's Smart Move ISTE Digital Explorers
Elementary STEM teachers—meet your ready-to-teach coding + science lesson for grades 1–5. This Scratch Jr introductory STEM activity blends computational thinking with NGSS-friendly science topics like pollination, erosion, plant growth, the water cycle, and food chains. Perfect for elementary STEM labs, media centers, and classroom tech blocks, it builds coding skills while helping students communicate scientific ideas clearly. How It Works:Students plan a simple animation in Scratch Jr to
1st - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Instructional Technology
Think & Code: ScratchJr | Creative Coding Workbook | Level 1 | Ages 4–6
Think & Code: ScratchJr Creative Coding Workbook – Level 1This workbook introduces young learners to the basics of creative coding using ScratchJr through engaging missions and visual challenges. Students explore the ScratchJr interface, learn how to add characters and backgrounds, and use the Paint Editor tools to modify and decorate their own scenes. Each activity encourages children to observe carefully, solve problems, and experiment with digital tools. This resource is perfect for introdu
PreK - 1st
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Unplugged Coding Bundle | Code & Go Mouse Robot Challenge Cards + Sequences
Make early coding engaging and easy to teach with this Unplugged Coding Bundle, featuring Code & Go Mousebot Challenge Cards and sequencing worksheets designed for K–2 students. This resource helps young learners build foundational computer science skills through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities. Students will practice sequencing, algorithms, directional thinking, and problem-solving both unplugged and with the Code & Go Mousebot. The worksheets build understanding of coding
PreK - 2nd
Computer Science - Technology
SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
Are your students rushing through LEGO SPIKE Prime coding without truly understanding the program flow? Are you looking for low-prep, device-free activities that strengthen problem-solving and code-reading skills? This complete Beginner Read the Code Series is designed to get students thinking critically before they ever run their robots. With five scaffolded worksheets, your students will progress from basic straight movement to conceptual reasoning about infinite loops. Why teachers love th
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unplugged Coding Activities PreK-1 | Space Theme | Screen-Free Worksheets
🚀 Space Adventure Unplugged Coding for Kids A Fun Screen-Free Coding Activity Pack | Space Theme | Ages 6–7Blast off into coding — no screen needed! 🌟 This Space Adventure Unplugged Coding pack introduces children ages 6–7 to real computer science concepts through fun, hands-on space-themed activities. Children learn to think like coders—giving commands, following sequences, and fixing mistakes—all without a computer! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📋 WHAT'S INCLUDED (9 pages) ✅ Page 1—Rocket Path Co
PreK - 1st
Computer Science - Technology
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
+2
Unit 1 LEGO SPIKE Prime Beginner Coding Activity – Maze & Robot Movement
Want students to think like programmers with LEGO SPIKE Prime from day one?This hands-on lesson introduces coding fundamentals in a way that’s engaging, visual, and interactive. Students explore program flow and sequencing using a maze analogy, then apply their learning directly in the SPIKE Prime app by programming their robots to move forward, backward, and turn. Perfect for middle school robotics or STEM classes, this lesson builds problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and confidence wi
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Scan & Discover! QR Code Learning Activities and Lesson for Kids
Perfect for technology centers, STEM activities, library media lessons, and early finishers.Make learning interactive, engaging, and tech-friendly with these Scan & Learn QR Code Activities for Kids! Students will love scanning QR codes to unlock fun videos, music, and learning activities while building early digital literacy and technology skills. This resource introduces students to what QR codes are, how they work, and how to scan them safely. After learning the basics, students explore e
PreK - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects, Instructional Technology
LEGO SPIKE Prime Debugging Worksheets Bundle | Predict, Test, Fix Code
Are your students quick to run code but struggle to explain what it actually does? This progressive debugging worksheet bundle teaches students to slow down, read SPIKE Prime block code carefully, and reason through robot behavior before pressing play. Instead of trial-and-error coding, students learn to predict, test, debug, and explain—just like real programmers. Designed specifically for middle school LEGO SPIKE Prime classrooms, these low-prep worksheets work even on offline days and ar
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Learn Binary Code: Create Christmas Tree Ornament, Coding Club, Holiday Activity
Welcome to an engaging and interactive Computer Coding class activity that merges creativity with technology! This Learn Binary Code: Create Christmas Tree Ornament, Coding Club, Holiday Activity is perfect for introducing students to the fundamentals of binary code in a fun and hands-on way. This is also the perfect class gift that will mean so much to the families of your students. ⭐ Key Features:Holiday Activity: This activity allows students to create a gift for themselves that is unique t
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
Unit 2 - SPIKE Prime Touch Sensor Coding – Bump Bot Lesson
Help students move from movement-only coding to true sensor-based robotics control. This hands-on Touch Sensor Coding Activity (Bump Bot) teaches students how to program a robot that responds to real-time input using the SPIKE Prime touch sensor. Students learn how to:• Set movement motors correctly • Use a Forever loop to continuously check a sensor • Write conditional logic using If/Else blocks • Understand state-based behavior (pressed vs released) • Modify steering and rotation values for t
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Hands-On LEGO SPIKE Prime Worksheet – Predict Robot Actions Without Coding
Need a meaningful LEGO SPIKE Prime activity when students can’t run their code? This low-prep worksheet pushes students to slow down and think by analyzing SPIKE Prime block code and predicting exactly what the robot will do—before it ever moves. Instead of trial-and-error coding, students read the program step by step, reason through robot movement, and draw the robot’s path. This makes it an easy, reliable option for offline days, substitute plans, early finishers, or quick formative assessm
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 1 SPIKE Prime: Read the Code #3 – Repeats & Accumulated Movement (Beginner)
Introduce students to the power of loops in SPIKE Prime with this beginner worksheet. Students analyze repeat blocks and predict robot movement over multiple iterations. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Students will: Understand repeat loops and accumulated distance Predict repeated straight or curved movement Draw robot paths and reasoning for each iteration Includes teacher notes and answer g
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
Unit 1 - SPIKE Prime: Read the Code #4 – Wait Blocks & Timing (Beginner)
Teach students that not all code makes the robot move with this worksheet focused on wait blocks. Students will predict program flow, recognize pauses, and reason about timing in SPIKE Prime programs. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Students will: Identify movement vs non-movement blocks Predict robot behavior during waits Draw paths and mark where the robot pauses Includes teacher notes and a
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
Unit 1 SPIKE Prime: Read the Code #5 – One-Time vs Forever Motion (Adv Beginner)
Challenge students to understand infinite loops and program flow with this advanced beginner worksheet. Students will reason about code that never ends and what blocks can or cannot run in SPIKE Prime. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Students will: Compare one-time vs forever loops Understand why blocks after a forever loop are impossible Predict robot behavior and reason about program structu
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
LEGO SPIKE Prime Debugging WS 2 – Fixing Movement Bugs & Comparing Code
Your students can write code — but can they explain why it doesn’t work? This intermediate LEGO SPIKE Prime debugging worksheet pushes students beyond simple mistakes and into intentional problem-solving. Students must match buggy code to a known goal, identify incorrect logic, and make targeted fixes without rewriting the entire program. Students will: Predict robot movement from multi-block code Compare buggy code to a correct movement goal Debug by adjusting values, order, or logic Explain
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: LEGO SPIKE Prime Debugging Worksheets Bundle | Predict, Test, Fix Code
Unit 3 - SPIKE LEGO Coding Worksheet: Same Goal, Different Code
There aren’t many quality coding practice worksheets built specifically for LEGO SPIKE — and most students struggle not because they can’t code, but because they don’t truly understand what their code is doing. This worksheet was created to fix that problem. Instead of building from scratch, students analyze, compare, and reason through real SPIKE code to decide whether two programs actually behave the same — and which one is more accurate or efficient. What Students Do✔ Compare two SPIKE cod
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 3: Advanced Logic & Variables (Weeks 5–6)
ScratchJr Teacher Guide | Beginner Coding Lesson Plan & Teaching Tips (Ages 4–6)
ScratchJr Beginner Coding Teacher GuideThis teacher guide is designed to support educators introducing ScratchJr to young learners. The guide provides clear explanations of the ScratchJr interface, teaching tips, and suggestions for leading creative coding activities. It is ideal for teachers who want a structured yet flexible way to introduce coding concepts to children aged 4–6. What This Teacher Guide Includes• Introduction to coding concepts for young learners • Overview of the ScratchJr int
PreK - 1st
Computer Science - Technology, Physical Science, Robotics
LEGO SPIKE Coding Practice Worksheets | Predict & Debug Robot Behavior
If you teach LEGO SPIKE, you’ve probably noticed the problem: there just aren’t many good, SPIKE-specific coding practice worksheets. Most options are too generic, not technically accurate, or written for block coding in general — not real SPIKE robots. That’s why I created this resource. These worksheets are designed specifically for LEGO SPIKE and focus on what students actually struggle with: reading code, predicting robot behavior, and explaining why something happens. What Students Do
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 3 - SPIKE Prime Debugging WS 3 – Advanced Movement Logic & Code Efficiency
This advanced LEGO SPIKE Prime debugging worksheet challenges students to think like engineers, not just coders. Students analyze complex movement patterns, fix subtle bugs, and compare multiple coding approaches that achieve the same robot behavior. The focus is no longer just “Does it work?” but “Is this the best way to code it?”Students will: Predict advanced movement paths (squares, triangles) Debug incorrect angles, rotations, and loop logic Compare two programs that create the same res
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: LEGO SPIKE Prime Debugging Worksheets Bundle | Predict, Test, Fix Code
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