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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve, show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving exhilarating. The second student (called a robot) takes those directions and follows them exactly to see if they can do what is asked.

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6 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. I happen to agree. Ages 4 and up. Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity.

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6 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. I happen to agree. Ages 4 and up. Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

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Meanwhile, DragonBox focuses on fostering critical thinking skills through a series of entertaining logic games rooted in mathematics. This app introduces young kids to the concepts of coding and problem solving in a playful setting by guiding a robot through increasingly challenging puzzles.

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Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate

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Anytime I can show students how to complete math skills without doing math, it’s a plus (because they don’t expect a discussion on problem-solving or Minecraft to help with math). Looking for a Class Robot? Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code. Build Your Own Apps. Build Websites. Minecraft Review.

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4 Unplugged Activities for Hour of Code

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The idea started as a clever way to teach students to think critically and problem-solve. One hour, according to Hour of Code, would show them that deep thinking was fun and problem-solving was exhilarating. I happen to agree. This year, I want to reinforce that goal by stepping away from technology.

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Hour of Code–Overview

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Kid-created Games That Teach Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind Minecraft Review PrimoToys–unplugged programming for youngers Root Robotics–Great Way to Extend Hour of Code Scratch Jr. This includes (links are live on publication day) : An Overview of This Week (this post) — Dec.

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