Course B
Course B was developed with first graders in mind. Tailored to a novice reading level, this course also assumes limited knowledge of shapes and numbers.
At the moment, Course B closely parallels Course A, but provides more complex unplugged activities and more variety in puzzles. Students will learn the basics of programming, collaboration techniques, investigation and critical thinking skills, persistence in the face of difficulty, and internet safety. At the end of this course students will create their very own custom game from Play Lab that they can share with a link.
Lesson 1: Debugging: Unspotted Bugs
- Warm Up (12 min)
- Marble Run Breakdown (10 - 20 min)
- Wrap Up (10 - 20 min)
- Extended Learning
Teacher Links: Teacher Prep Guide Students Links: Emotion Images | Storybook | Student Video | Reflection Journal
Lesson 2: Persistence & Frustration: Stevie and the Big Project
- Warm Up (15 min)
- Marble Run (20 - 45 min)
- Wrap Up (5 min)
- Extended Learning
Teacher Links: Teacher Video | Teacher Prep Guide Students Links: Emotion Images | Online Story | Storybook | Reflection Journal
Lesson 3: Real-Life Algorithms: Plant a Seed
- Warm Up (10 min)
- Main Activity (20 min)
- Wrap Up (10 - 20 min)
- Assessment (15 min)
- Extended Learning
Teacher Links: Unplugged Video | Worksheet | Worksheet Answer Key | Assessment | Assessment Answer Key Students Links: Emotion Images
Lesson 4: Learn to Drag and Drop
- Warm Up (10 min)
- Bridging Activity - Drag and Drop (10 - 15 min)
- Main Activity (20 - 30 min)
- Wrap Up (5 - 10 min)
- Extension Activites
Teacher Links: Website | Lesson Recommendations Students Links: Emotion Images | Student Video | Manipulatives | Reflection Journal
Lesson 5: Common Sense Education: Your Digital Footprint
- Warm Up (20 min)
- Main Activity (20 min)
- Wrap Up (15 min)
- Assessment (5 min)
- Extended Learning
Teacher Links: Worksheet Answer Key | Assessment Answer Key | Website Students Links: Emotion Images | Lesson Video | Digital Trail Squares | Worksheet | Assessment | Reflection Journal
Lesson 6: Programming Unplugged: My Robotic Friends
- Warm Up (5 min)
- Activity (30 min)
- Wrap Up (10 min)
Students Links: Symbol Key | Emotion Images | Unplugged Video | Cup Stacking Ideas | Paper Trapezoid Template | Reflection Journal
Lesson 7: Programming in Maze
- Warm Up: The Unplugged Foundation (3 min)
- Bridging Activity - Choose One
- Online Foundation: Preview Programming in Maze (3 min)
- Main Activity (30 min)
- Wrap Up (5 - 10 min)
- Extended Learning
Teacher Links: Website | Lesson Recommendations Students Links: Emotion Images | Cup Stacking Ideas | Symbol Key | Manipulatives | Reflection Journal
Lesson 8: Programming in Star Wars
- Warm Up (15 min)
- Main Activity (30 min)
- Wrap Up (15 min)
Teacher Links: Website | Lesson Recommendations Students Links: Emotion Images | Reflection Journal
Lesson 9: My Loopy Robotic Friends
- Warm Up (10 min)
- Activity (30 min)
- Wrap Up (5 min)
- Extension Activities
Students Links: Symbol Key | Emotion Images | Paper Trapezoid Template | Image Pack
Lesson 10: Loops in Collector
- Warm Up - The Unplugged Foundation (10 min)
- Bridging Activity - Choose One
- Online Foundation: Preview Loops in Collector
- Main Activity (30 min)
- Wrap Up (5 - 10 min)
- Extended Learning
Teacher Links: Website | Lesson Recommendations Students Links: Image Pack | Emotion Images | Symbol Key | Manipulatives | Reflection Journal
Lesson 11: Loops in Artist
- Warm Up (10 min)
- Main Activity (30 min)
- Wrap Up (5 - 10 min)
Teacher Links: Website | Lesson Recommendations Students Links: Emotion Images | Reflection Journal
Lesson 12: Events Unplugged: The Big Event
- Warm Up (15 min)
- Main Activity (15 min)
- Wrap Up (10 min)
- Assessment (10 min)
- Extended Learning
Teacher Links: Assessment Answer Key Students Links: Emotion Images | Unplugged Video | Controller Image | Assessment | Reflection Journal
Lesson 13: Events in Play Lab
- Warm Up (10 min)
- Bridging Activity - Events (10 min)
- Main Activity (30 min)
- Wrap Up (5 - 10 min)
- Extended Learning