Computer Coding Worksheets for Middle School Computer Science and Hour of Code
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How can you get your students to move from computer science newbies to confident coders? This computer coding resource will help you teach your students to analyze a task, plan an algorithm, and translate their plan into code.
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The lesson starts with unplugged computer coding worksheets. Your students will engage in a fun exploration of writing instructions for a “robot” mouse to solve a simple maze. Then they will practice writing algorithms and creating flowcharts to represent the step-by-step procedure. Next, your students will translate their plan into a computer program using coding language. Finally, the young computer scientists will put their coding skills to the test by solving online puzzles using code.
This lesson is perfect for introducing new computer science students to coding. Whether you are starting a computer science course or celebrating Computer Science Education Week, this resource will help you build your students' foundational coding skills and develop good coding habits that will help them as they move on to more challenging computer science concepts.
Note: Your students will need some basic knowledge of computer science, including how to write algorithms and create flowcharts before diving into this lesson.
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What’s included in the computer coding lesson for middle school?
- Detailed teacher notes for easy implementation
- PDF, Google, and Easel versions of the computer coding worksheets
- Embedded links to quality extension activities
- A slideshow to enhance lesson facilitation
- An easy-to-use answer key
Materials needed:
- Digital or printed copies of the student assignment
- Teacher computer and projector for the slideshow (optional)
- Student devices with internet access for the extension activities (optional)
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What are other teachers saying?
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“A good resource to show the beginning stages of coding.” -Brianna H.
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“Very easy to use for distant students!” -Dara J.
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How can the middle school computer coding resource be used in your classroom?
- Use the resource to introduce your students to algorithmic thinking and computer programming
- Teach your students how to translate an algorithm into a simple coding language
- Develop a strong foundation and good coding habits before moving into more complex tasks
- Teach your middle school students how to code with an Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week
- Leave the lesson as an emergency STEM sub plan
- Use the resources as STEM extra credit, holiday break packets, or extension activities
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