{"id":8932,"date":"2018-06-28T15:41:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T22:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/?page_id=8932"},"modified":"2024-11-27T08:04:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T16:04:29","slug":"computer-science-coding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/4-h\/projects-programs\/projects-and-programs-resource-library\/engineering-technology\/computer-science-coding\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Computer Science and Coding Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 1313w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/07\/4H_Grows_Logo.jpg 768w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1313px) 100vw, 1313px\"\n\t\talt=\"4-H Grows Here logo in green with 4-H clover at right on a black background\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">4-H Computer Science and Coding Project<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"program-contact \">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/yakima\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrs-extension-plugin\/assets\/images\/four-h.png\"\n\t\t\theight=\"75\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"75\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"extension-program-icon\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Program Icon.\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"program-contact-info\">\n\t\t<h2>Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAutumn Britt, 4-H Program Manager<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>509-588-7817\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Email Address<\/span> \u2022\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:autumn.britt@wsu.edu\">autumn.britt@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Ever wanted to know how computers work and how they are used? Computer projects teach youth the hardware on software that make computers work, as well as teaching the skills needed to teach technology to those around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use computer technology to enhance a public presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the basics of building and repairing computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand and apply the basics of how networks operate and construct a local area network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn basic coding with either a block coding program (like Scratch) or a common programming language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share what they&#8217;ve learned with others to help increase their community&#8217;s technology literacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/computer-science.jpg\" alt=\"Various microchips, processors, memory sticks, circuit boards, and other small internal computer parts sit on the keyboards of two open laptops\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Computer Science &amp; Programming Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Available from the Extension office or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/programming-and-computer-science-curriculum\/products\/discovering-computer-science-programming-through-scratch-level-1-facilitator-guide-digital-download\">Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch&#8211;Level 1 Facilitator Guide Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This curriculum introduces young people to five fundamental principles of computer programming, providing a foundation for exploring and creating. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Each youth in a group should have his\/her own guidebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming through Scratch, youth interact with a series of tutorials and challenges within the Scratch environment. Young people can work on the activities individually, with partners, or in a guided instructional setting. This facilitator guide further explains the activities introduced in the youth guide. It suggests many &#8220;unplugged&#8221; activities. It also includes discussion questions, previews of skills and blocks introduced, and hints or suggestions to help youth better understand each activity and concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/programming-and-computer-science-curriculum\/products\/discovering-computer-science-programming-through-scratch-level-1\">Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch&#8211;Level 1 Youth Guide Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/products\/discovering-computer-science-programming-through-scratch-level-1-youth-bundle\">Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch&#8211;Level 1 Student Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This notebook provides a place to record and share your thinking and problem-solving as you explore, test, and evaluate computer programming with Scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this notebook with the 4-H curriculum manual, Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming through Scratch Level One: Fundamentals, where young people are introduced to five fundamental principles of computer programming, providing a foundation for exploring and creating. Make it a reference for yourself and use it to show others what you have learned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:&nbsp;only Level 1 has both Youth and Facilitator Guides; Levels 2 and 3 only have one book per level.&nbsp; The books are designed for the youth, and they include instructions for the facilitator.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/programming-and-computer-science-curriculum\/products\/discovering-computer-science-programming-through-scratch-level-2-digital-download\">Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch&#8211;Level 2 Youth Guide Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This book of explorations in Scratch is the second book in a collection of three. This book delves deeper into important principles of computer science such as generalization and modularity, and introduces some additional features of Scratch such as clones and lists. Going through this book should strengthen youth\u2019s programming skills, help them write better programs, and provide interesting ideas for further exploration. Use this books on its own, or use in conjunction with Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch: Level 2 Student Notebook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/programming-and-computer-science-curriculum\/products\/discovering-computer-science-programming-through-scratch-level-2-youth-bundle\">Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch&#8211;Level 2 Student Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this notebook with the 4-H curriculum manual, Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming through Scratch Level Two: Explorations Youth Guide, where youth delve deeper into important principles of computer science such as generalization and modularity, and introduces some additional features of Scratch such as clones and lists. Make it a reference for yourself and use it to show others what you have learned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/programming-and-computer-science-curriculum\/products\/discovering-computer-science-programming-through-scratch-level-3-youth-guide\">Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch&#8211;Level 3 Youth Guide Digital Download<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/programming-and-computer-science-curriculum\/products\/discovering-computer-science-programming-through-scratch-level-3-youth-notebook\">Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming Through Scratch&#8211;Level 3 Student Notebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this notebook with the 4-H curriculum manual, Discovering Computer Science &amp; Programming through Scratch Level Three: Recursion Youth Guide, where young people are introduced to five fundamental principles of computer programming, providing a foundation for exploring and creating. Make it a reference for yourself and use it to show others what you have learned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For youth members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/computer-project-record\">C0861E &#8211; 4-H Computer Project Record<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For adult helpers and club leaders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/projects\/stem\/stem\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tState STEM Project Resources\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Computer-Science-Coding-1-792x198.png\" alt=\"At left, an adult tests something on a circuit board with a multimeter. At right, a child codes a robotic car on a laptop. Center, the title &quot;Computer Science &amp; Coding&quot; in white on a green background\" class=\"wp-image-15232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Computer-Science-Coding-1-792x198.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Computer-Science-Coding-1-396x99.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Computer-Science-Coding-1-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Computer-Science-Coding-1-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2024\/01\/Computer-Science-Coding-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activity Ideas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.extension.illinois.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-07\/Computer_Science_Text-Based_Programming_23.pdf\">Exploring 4-H Computer Science Text Based Coding Spark Activity &#8211; Illinois 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you into computers and technology?<br>Do you have an interest in Video Games, Apps, or websites?<br>Do you want to go beyond Block Based or Visual Based Programming?<br>Discover the basic elements of programming within text-based programming languages such as Python, HTML, and C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4h.extension.illinois.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-03\/Computer_Science_Visual-Based_Programming_0.pdf\">Exploring 4-H Computer Science Visual-Based Spark Activity:&nbsp; Animate a Name &#8211; Illinois 4-H (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you into computers and technology? Do you have an interest in Video Games or Apps? Have you ever wondered where to get started? Discover the basic elements of programming within Scratch, Google CS First, and other visual Programming Language (VPL) environments. Learn fundamental concepts about sequence, iteration, conditionals, variables, modularization, and interfacing with external hardware. This project will guide you through the basics of making your first real program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wayne.edu\/stem_day\/got_code_computer_science.pdf\">Got Code?&nbsp; An Introduction to Coding &#8211; Wayne State University STEM Day Lesson Plan (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hands-on activity will walk participants through an introduction to computational thinking and coding. Participants will also have an opportunity to explore coding applications and will leave with a list of free coding programs they can download on their own computer or mobile devices to continue their exploration of coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Specific Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Reference Material<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From 4-H Programs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/programs\/computer-science\/\">4-H Computer Science &#8211; National 4-H<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/texas4-h.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/computer_science_playbook.pdf\">4-H Computer Science Playbook:&nbsp; Code (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Higher Education Institutions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecomputing.gse.harvard.edu\/guide\/curriculum.html\">Creative Computing Curriculum &#8211; Creative Computing Lab, Harvard Graduate School of Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Creative Computing Curriculum is a collection of ideas, strategies, and activities for an introductory creative computing experience using the Scratch programming language. The activities are designed to support familiarity and increasing fluency with computational creativity and computational thinking. The changes made to this most recent edition of the curriculum include images of blocks and projects, and minor content revisions to reflect&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the new Scratch 3.0 website<\/a>. This edition of the curriculum is now available in Google Slides as individual units, activities, or the full curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/click2computerscience.org\/\">Click 2 Computer Science Training Materials<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Share computer science in your out-of-school learning program.<br>Inspire youth and help them find their potential in computer science.&nbsp; Created in partnership with the National 4-H Council and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codingnomads.com\/blog\/what-does-a-software-engineer-do\">What Does a Software Engineer Do? &#8211; Coding Nomads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csunplugged.org\/en\/\">Computer Science without a computer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/girlswhocode.com\/programs\/code-at-home\">Code At Home Activities &#8211; Girls Who Code<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our activities \u2014 some online, some offline, of varying levels of difficulty. Each activity features a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/code.org\/educate\/curriculum\/elementary-school\">Code.org:&nbsp; Elementary School Curricula<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse the fun, free courses and activities that invite you to explore computer science with your elementary school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/code.org\/curriculum\/middle-school\">Code.org:\u00a0 Middle School Curricula<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/code.org\/curriculum\/high-school\">Code.org:  High School Curricula<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/code.org\/educate\/csp\">Code.org:&nbsp; Computer Science Principles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free year-long curriculum that introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. Can be taught as an introductory class and as an AP course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/csfirst.withgoogle.com\/s\/en\/home\">CS First &#8211; Google<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A computer science curriculum that makes coding easy to teach and fun to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/computing\/computer-programming\">Computer programming &#8211; JavaScript and the web &#8211; Khan Academy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alice.org\/\">Alice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Unlike many of the puzzle-based coding applications Alice motivates learning through creative exploration. Alice is designed to teach logical and computational thinking skills, fundamental principles of programming and to be a first exposure to object-oriented programming. The Alice Project provides supplemental tools and materials for teaching using Alice across a spectrum of ages and subject matter with proven benefits in engaging and retaining diverse and underserved groups in computer science education.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h6 id=\"unique-id-1__58357\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Coding Apps and Games<\/button>\r\n    <\/h6>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__58357\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spritebox.com\/\">SpriteBox Coding \u2013 App for iPad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SpriteBox Coding is a full-blown adventure game that gets you coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start from scratch by solving coding puzzles using icons. Over time, icons will give way to textual commands. In no time, you\u2019ll be solving puzzles in a real programming language!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/swift-playgrounds\/\">Swift Playgrounds \u2013 App for iPad and Mac<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swift Playgrounds is a revolutionary app for iPad and Mac that helps you learn to code and build apps using Swift, the same powerful language used to create world-class apps for the App Store. Engaging lessons and walkthroughs demonstrate the core concepts of coding and building apps as you write real Swift code in an interactive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/\">Scratch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scratch is the world\u2019s largest free coding community for kids.&nbsp; Hosted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scratchjr.org\/\">ScratchJr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively on the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scratched.gse.harvard.edu\/resources.html\">ScratchED:&nbsp; Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educator resources and youth activity lesson plans for the Scratch programming platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codecombat.com\/play\">Code Combat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dungeon crawler fantasy battle game that teaches kids to code while they fight monsters, discover new locations, and level up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hourofcode.com\/us\">Hour of Code<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hour of Code is a free introduction to computer science through fun activities and videos for learners of all skill levels. This year\u2019s celebration of both coding and AI is supported by over 400 partners, 20,000 educators, and 58,000 volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blockly.games\/\">Blockly Games<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Block coding games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/appinventor.mit.edu\/\">MIT App Inventor<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studio.code.org\/s\/frozen\/lessons\/1\/levels\/1\">Code with Anna and Elsa &#8211; Hour of Code<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h5 id=\"unique-id-1__98976\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Kits, Projects, and Activities from National 4-H<\/button>\r\n    <\/h5>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__98976\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop4-h.org\/collections\/programming-and-computer-science-curriculum\">National 4-H Programming and Computer Science Curriculum Collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/clover\/activities\/can-can-robot\/\">Can-Can Robot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a mega bite out of mechanical engineering by building robots!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robots are the future\u2014and the present! 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