Another addition to the custom string blocks I have written. I had a request to add a block to allow searching a string for another string, so I have added this new block.
A lesson format that can be adapted to any grade level in middle school (and perhaps beyond). Students create an interactive animation to review the roots of words.
Students create function machine programs and challenge each other to figure out the function from the inputs and outputs. Basics of Scratch, includes simple lists.
This activity connects number theory and geometry. Your challenge: predict the shape that will result from any combination of angle and distance variables.
Students learn basic Scratch programming by designing an avatar that represents them in 3 positive ways & completes a simple action. Taps into students' creativity while introducing programming!
Encourage your students to scratch a story about teaching someone how to spell. They learn three new words at the same time - scintillate, excellent and collaborate.
The goal of the book is introduction into programming, mathematics, sciences for elementary school students.
for student self-study for Grade 3-5
very step-by-step explanation
Encourage your students to write a continuation of a story after viewing the project "The Adventures of Chilli Bee". Students can explore the world of bees as they weave a tale of imagination. Enjoy!
Encourage your students to design a travelling machine with only three shapes and weave a story into it at the same time. View the project below and let their imaginations fly. Enjoy! :)
Encourage your students to write a story in rhyme form. The first sentence of the story is provided. View the project Big Story Challenge 4 - Dragon Rhyming Tales. Brainstorm and start rhyming! Enjoy!
This handout consists of 2 pages and it gives an overview of the idea of "learning through programming". It will come handy when are trying to present the idea to a prospective teacher or parent.