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Be Internet Awesome

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"To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions. Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence."

  1. Review "The Internet Code of Awesome" and take the pledge
  2. Play Interland, an interactive game with four lands:
    • Kind Kingdom: "It's cool to be kind"
    • Reality River: "Don't fall for fake"
    • Mindful Mountain: "Share with care"
    • Tower of Treasure: "Secure your secrets"
  3. Access the "Be Internet Awesome Curriculum"

CS Unplugged

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CS Unplugged is a collection of free teaching material that teaches Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around.

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Printables

This page diplays a complete list of all available printables. If a lesson uses a printable, the lesson will contain a direct link to the printable with a description on how to use it.

Sphero

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Sphero transforms the way kids PK–12 learn with a fun, comprehensive approach to STEAM (that's STEM + Art) and computer science. Our coding robots, design-and-build kits, curriculum, and engaging lessons and activities encourage exploration, imagination, and perseverance. Educators, coders, makers, artists, problem solvers, and curious-minded people everywhere use Sphero's education kits and coding robots to bring effective STEAM learning into the classroom. See why Sphero is the #1 robotics platform used in schools!

We offer coding robots and STEAM (STEM + Art)  educational tools that transform the way kids and teens learn, create, and invent through coding, science, engineering, and the arts.

Check out our resources, guides, and activities to take your STEAM and computer science lessons to the next level. 

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Different apps are available on different platforms - check website for more information.
Sphero also sells hardware in the form of robots that integrate with their apps.

PBS KIDS ScratchJr

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With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, kids can create their own interactive stories and games through programming activities and lessons.

Learn the basics of coding through fun games and activities featuring characters from Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, Odd Squad, Nature Cat, Arthur, Peg + Cat, and Ready Jet Go! The storytelling possibilities are endless with this creative coding app for children ages 5-8.

Children can express their creativity and make characters move, jump, dance and sing by snapping together colorful programming blocks. This app helps kids learn the foundation of programming and coding concepts in a way that’s fun and easy to learn. As kids play, they’ll learn to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively.

With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, young kids can play and practice early school concepts at home. 

Teachers and parents can access activities and resources to use alongside the app here: https://pbskids.org/learn/scratchjr/

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iPad: Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
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