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Part of Computer Science Education Week
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Bestie Greeting Card with Code!
Beginner | Ages 8+
Learn how to make a greeting card with JavaScript!
You will learn how to manipulate your own videos by accessing each and every pixel and telling it what to do with CODE!
You can also upload and record your own footage to personalize the experience.
Webcam or camera phone recommended but not required.
Facetracker
NEW!
Beginner | Ages 10+
Use a facetracking library to code your own custom face filter, like the ones you use on social media.
Webcam or camera phone recommended but not required.
Climate Clock
NEW!
Beginner | Ages 13+
In this Hour of Code activity, you will be guided through the construction of yur own climate clock.
You will engage with objects, properties, variables, functions, and loops, and customize their message to convey your message for the world and their hopes for the future.
Plastic Pollution PSA
Intermediate | Ages 10+
Learn about the Great Pacific Garbage patch.
Increase awareness about plastic pollution and help save our oceans!
Big Announcement!
Intermediate | Ages 10+
If you were winning an award, what would it be? Create a headline to tell the world your news!
You can also upload and record your own footage to personalize the experience.
Webcam or camera phone recommended but not required.
HOUR OF CODE FOR YOUNGER CODERS
Star Wars: Building a Galaxy with Code
Learn to program droids, and create your own Star Wars game in a galaxy far, far away.
Ages 6+
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Code with Anna and Elsa
Let's use code to join Anna and Elsa as they explore the magic and beauty of ice. You will create snowflakes and patterns as you ice-skate and make a winter wonderland that you can then share with your friends!
Ages 8+
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Unplugged: Computer Drawing Project
Students (programmers) draw a picture, and take turns giving the class (the computers) steps to recreate their drawing. A great off-the-computer introduction to how programming works.
Ages 6+
(K - 12th grade / Daisies - Ambassadors)
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Unplugged: Input and Output, Math Activity
Connect functions to both math and real world problems.
Ages 12+
(6th - 12th grades / Cadettes - Ambassadors)
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