Accessible STEM

This is an EDITABLE activity in a docx format, please feel free to customize, reuse etc.I have used this with several students on a case-by-case basis and it works especially well in my middle school computer science classes. I created this as a reset activity day in instances where multiple redirects have been given for students who attempt to misuse classroom technology. This worked as an alternative when the consequence included a class period without the use of a computer during computer sci

I had to create this for a class anyway! Enjoy it as a free printable!

This is part of a larger packet. Feel free to download and use separately!

For all subjects. Used as a Computer Science warmup for 7th-12th. Tackling diversity in the video gaming industry. This reading introduces some game changers in the industry.

Alex is a Systems Engineer with a trusted four-legged robot pal, Byte. One day, an error message in their lab scares Byte and he jumps through the monitor into the computer to find out what error code is causing the alarms. When he attempts to relay the message to Alex, it comes through as Binary code and Alex must work to decode the binary string. The last page of this comic strip will see students tackling three binary strings of their own. Enjoy!!

Enjoy this quick and easy printable graphic organizer, used as an introduction/day 1 introduction to the AP course. Also used with 8th-9th grade later in the year to discuss and gain interest in AP and in Computer Science in general.

50 Computer Science Acronym Flashcards, Multi Use. Trivia, Actvity, Independent work. All 50 cut outs, teacher answer key with descriptions available for $1.50.

Simple worksheet that asks students to reflect on how they use the internet using Always - Sometimes - Never categories.

Simple and fun worksheets for students to visualize some core concepts in computer science. This can be used across a variety of settings, and will see students getting quite creative! Topics include: Computer hardware, network topology, bits and bytes, company logos and the internet.

This takes readers through a short passage describing the digital divide in our post pandemic world. Learners then complete a matching exercise to match key terms: Digital Divide, Digital Literacy, Digital Equity, Digital Inclusion, Digital Landscape. Answer key provided.

Learners will read a short story about Maya, a technical educator at a senior community center. Maya teaches her local community about online safety, as she works to bridge the digital divide. Learners then answer three quick check reading comprehension questions, and a cut & stick word bank is provided.

Six simple reading strategies handout/poster. Six simple steps to remember to implement during reading independent/free/guided reading assignments.

To print to PDF - Fit to Scale. This can be customized upon print to fit as a bookmark or pamphlet size.

This is a free resource to integrate an Hour of Code into a Significant Support Needs/Adapted Education Environment.