Science 4: Computer Science

Learn about computer science and then use loops, events, and sequencing to turn an everyday hero into a superhero in Scratch. Note: requires Google sign-in.

Introduction to coding on a Cartesian plane using ordered pairs in the first quadrant; paper grid (unplugged coding) and Scratch

Students will use coded directions to perform translations on a grid.

A list of class activities to engage students in computational thinking.

A list of all of unplugged lessons for you to use in your classroom. Now you can teach the fundamentals of computer science, with or without computers.

Educators will find useful computing lesson plans for K-6 learners that don't require computers.

Use physical movements and block coding to create repeating patterns to describe translations (sequential and loops).

This Youtube playlist has great animated videos that will help students understand the fundamentals of coding.

Use mathematical vocabulary to make predictions of a probability (heads or tails) and use a code (Scratch) to represent this situation.

Student will learn what an algorithm is and how to design one to make a computer do something.

A classroom activity that engages students in a design problem.

Students will learn how to make a virtual pet using a micro:bit and a little computing know-how.

A well-crafted flowchart can help you break down complex concepts into a visual map where manageable steps are laid out. Learn more about them on this page!

A clear explanation of flowcharts and the symbols in them.

A follow-along video that shows students how to make a basic flowchart in Google Docs.

Flowcharts are a useful design process - here we give an overview and examples

This is an animated video that introduce foundational concepts in computing and coding.

These coding activities are designed using Scratch. You will need a free Scratch account to save your progress in each activity.

A slidedeck to help teachers get started using the micro:bits with their students.

A playlist of videos to introduce children (ages 7+) to Scratch coding. Created by the team at Scratch.

In this lesson, students will write pseudocode to identify an organism based on its distinguishing characteristics. Examples

Canada Learning Code brings accessible computer science to communities across Canada so everyone can create with technology. Lesson plans are labelled by grade and are free to download

Students group like objects according to their own hierarchy of classification and make their own dichotomous key

Free K-12 lesson plans (scroll down to find lesson plans for the high grades) from Code.org -- a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by students from underrepresented groups.

Students will create a device using circuits that measures conductivity through two iron nails, and lights up an LED. Mineral ID sheet; Mineral Answers; Student Coding; Teacher Coding

n this activity student will record sounds at different levels (low, medium and high) and code creatures to make those sounds when clicked on in Scratch. Finding Sheet; Coding Sheet

Students will explore what plants need to live by coding their Micro:bit to behave like a plant. Teacher Coding Sheet

While doing 5 activities, students will explore how their 5 sense create sensory input for their brain

An Ontario guide to help educators deliver effective instruction in computational thinking and coding

Using Scratch, students will learn to understand and represent patterns, relating them to equivalent decimals and fractions so they understand how the size of the whole affects the size of a fraction.

Create a simple game in Scratch to demonstrate the damage invasive species can cause to the biodiversity of native ecosystems. Coding Guide

In this lesson, students will learn about the habitats used by ants while learning basic computational thinking.

Browse this collection resources, discussions and activities about Scratch. Ideas and lessons for using Scratch across the curriculum are included.

Students design and construct a sound shield while applying their knowledge of sound properties Slides; Handout; Rubric

Students participate in a town hall. Each group represents a unique role related to the protection or development of a protected ecosystem. Guiding Questions and Roles