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Computer Science Week Videos & Instructions
The Clinton Library is celebrating Computer Science Education Week by offering 5 fun, challenging activities that teach young people basics of computational thinking. Not only do kids get to have fun trying these activities, but they also win a prize if they complete all 5!
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Come into the library to turn in a punch card and receive a prize!
Day 1: Unlocking the secret in product codes
Source: https://csunplugged.org/en/at-home/unlocking-the-secret-in-product-codes/
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Supplies Provided:
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Instructions for each student
Supplies Needed:
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A book with a barcode that has 13 digits (including the numbers on the far right and far left)
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Scratch paper
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Pencil
Day 2: Mapping pixels to make a picture
Source: Squeezing pictures into codes - CS Unplugged
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Supplies Provided:
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Instructions for each student
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Pixels code for 4 different images for each student
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4 Grids to make your own code for each student
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Graph paper for each student
Supplies Needed:
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Pencil, eraser for mistakes
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Highlighter
Day 3: Hexaflexagon
Source: Hexahexaflexagon1 (wlonk.com)
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Supplies Provided:
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Instructions and 2 templates for each student (1 template comes with color coded dots, and another template is blank for added difficulty)
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Instructions printed in color and laminated (1)
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Scissors
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Glue stick
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Day 4: Write a secret message in code
Source: ChristmasCryptoSolution.pages (wordpress.com)
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Instructions and code for each student
Supplies Needed:
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Pencil
Day 5: Sorting network
Source:Sorting Network - CS Unplugged
Video tutorial: CS Unplugged - Sorting networks (sample classroom lesson) on Vimeo
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Instructions, 20 unique worksheets, and 20 blank templates
Supplies Needed:
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Pencil
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Items to sort (6 items per group): Height, size, weight, book titles (alphabetically)
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Click to download Easy Sorting Network
Click to download Medium Sorting Network