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CS First

Free, easy-to-use activities and curriculum introduce students ages 9-14 to computer science through themed projects that attract students with varied interests. Instructional videos guide students through each activity, so no coding experience is needed to teach!

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Music & Sound (Libraries Rock!) Lesson Plan

This program is based on Google’s CS First Music & Sound club curriculum and has been customized by Homer (AK) Public Library for a week-long coding camp to introduced kids ages 8-11 to basic computer science concepts while they create digital music, sound and video. Library staff worked with a music educator to deliver the program content.

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“An Unusual Discovery” Hour of Code Activity

Two characters meet in a world and discover a surprising object. What happens next? It’s all up to students, who have the opportunity to use their imagination and creativity to code their own story.

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Google Computational Thinking for Educators

This self-paced course helps educators learn about computational thinking and how it can be integrated into a variety of subject areas. Divided into five units, the course provides real world examples as well as supplemental readings to support your learning.

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Professional development, Tutorial, Website

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Program Logic Model and Outcomes Worksheet

This worksheet and logic model example helps library staff think about what the goals are of a computational thinking literacy activity and what's required in order to succeed in achieving those goals.

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Program evaluation & assessment

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Creator Studio: Spheros Basics Lesson Plan

All of the information needed to organize and facilitate a library activity focused on learning how to use Spheros robots. Includes information on setup and equipment needed, details on each of the components of the activity, and an overview of how Spheros robots work.

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Lesson plans & activities

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Want Your Kids to Learn Coding? Start by Unplugging the Computer

Great springboard into unplugged activities and ways to think about coding outside of the computer.

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Books & magazines, Professional development

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Connecting to youth interests helps encourage underrepresented young people to consider STEM careers

The stereotypical computer scientist or engineer is frequently still an image that does not resonate with a large portion of the diverse youth in our country. Young people need to see themselves reflected in these communities and careers. How can libraries change the perception of who should participate in computing and technology-based educational opportunities and careers?

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Strategies, Ready to Code examples

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Ready to Code libraries in Rochester team up, offer coding education to underserved youth

How can libraries increase access to coding education, especially for potential patrons who were previously underserved by library programs? Julianne Wise, Rochester International Academy (RIA) librarian, and Sarah Ryan, Montessori Academy librarian, teamed up to develop strategies that address this question.

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Ready to Code examples

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National Center for Women & Information Technology

A list of informational resources, tips, and talking points curated specifically for libraries by the National Center for Women & Information Technology to broaden participation in computing.

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Strategies

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Women Who Choose Computer Science — What Really Matters: The Critical Role of Encouragement and Exposure

A research report from Google that identifies factors that influence whether or not young women decide to pursue a Computer Science degree, highlighting that anyone can help increase female participation in CS, regardless of their technical abilities or background.

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Strategies, Professional development

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Icebreaker: Getting to Know You

A series of questions that youth and adults can ask each other as they get to know each other at the start of a computational thinking activity. The questions start with basic information and move into learning about technology interest and experience.

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Lesson plans & activities

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Ready Set Code Promotional Flyer

An example of a promotional event flyer for the Ready Set Code program series at the Kenton County Public Library (KY).

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Youth recruitment

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Creator Studio: Sphero Dance Party Lesson Plan

A complete lesson plan that focuses on participating youth designing a dance for Spheros robot and includes a robot dance party as a final part of the activity.

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Lesson plans & activities

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