The Power of Demo Day and Awards Ceremonies in Coding Education
At Coder Sports Academy, the culmination of our third-grade hackathon challenge is not just about who codes the best game or the most intriguing animation. It’s about a celebration of learning, teamwork, and individual achievement that takes place during our “Demo Day” and the subsequent awards ceremony. These events are designed to foster a sense […]
3rd grade Coding Tournament Ideas
Student coding tournament ideas for K- 6 students. Keep an eye on our hacakthon and challenge page! Pre-Tournament PrepBefore the tournament begins, there’s a bit to sort out, but you’ve got this covered! You’ll help the kids form their teams and pick their project themes based on the fun options available from the Coder Sports […]
Unplugged Computer Science Course Outline for 3rd Graders
Each lesson is designed to build on the previous one, though they can also stand alone, allowing for flexibility in teaching.
Unplugged Coding Lesson – Debugging and Problem-Solving
Objective Students will learn the concept of debugging by identifying mistakes in sequences of actions and figuring out how to correct them. This lesson emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Materials Needed Lesson Duration 45 minutes Lesson Overview This lesson introduces students to the idea of debugging—a critical component of coding and programming. Through interactive […]
Unplugged Coding Lesson – Understanding Conditionals
Objective Students will explore the concept of conditionals in programming through an interactive, computer-free activity. They will learn how conditionals can be used to make decisions based on different conditions. Materials Needed Lesson Duration 45 minutes Lesson Overview This lesson introduces the concept of conditionals, a fundamental coding structure that allows actions to be performed […]
Unplugged Coding Lesson – Discover Loops in Computer Science
This lesson plan introduces the concept of loops, a fundamental coding structure that allows actions to be repeated multiple times without having to write out the instructions for each repetition.
Unplugged Coding Lesson – Exploring Functions in Computer Science
This lesson introduces the concept of functions in coding through an interactive activity.
Unplugged Coding Lesson – Understanding Variables and Sequences
Students will learn the fundamental coding concepts of variables and sequences without the use of computers, utilizing hands-on activities with everyday classroom supplies…
