Teaching and Learning Resources for Families During COVID-19-Grades 6-8
Coding resource recommended by one of our super STEM girls- thanks for the recommendation Willow!
https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/glossary-of-coding-and-programming-terms/
Code Club-A global network of free coding clubs for 9-13 year olds.
https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/codeclub
Digital Compass by Common Sense Education-Digital literacy games for middle school students in a “choose your own adventure” format.
https://www.digitalcompass.org/
Incredibox-Build your own beatboxing crew using drag and drop musical samples! The crew is animated.
Microsoft Makecode Arcade-Learn the code that will allow you to design, remix, and play your own game. Tutorial available as well as a more advanced course.
PBS Above the Noise-Episodes in this series are short and take on a controversial issue or a current event. Facts and figures are provided.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4K10PNjqgGLKA3lo5V8KdQ
Scratch-Scratch is a programming language for beginning coders 8 years and older. Use the website or download the free software.
Sketchpad-Make digital art online. Can be used on a computer or tablet.
AdobeSpark-Create web pages, videos, posters, slideshows. The Starter Program is free.
https://spark.adobe.com/sp/onboarding
New York Times Learning Network-The New York Times Education Center featuring learning resources with NYT content. Access to articles is free along with writing prompts, quizzes, etc.
Chittenden Public Library 