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Resource NameAgesPriceCS Concepts/Programming LanguagesOther Thoughts
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COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
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SFUSD Creative Computing K-25-8FreeAligned to CSTA Standards. Uses ScratchJr.
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SFUSD Creative Computing 3-58-11FreeAligned to CSTA Standards. Uses Scratch
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Code.org CS Fundamentals5-11FreeUnplugged Activities & Block Coding Exercises
Computational Thinking, Sequencing, Algorithms, Events, Loops, Conditionals, Variables, Debugging, Functions, Abstraction		Computer Science curriculum for Kindergarten - 5th Grade with easy to follow unplugged lessons. Free accounts allow tracking of student progress.
Micro:bit Lessons aligned to CS Fundamentals: http://microbit.org/teach/code-org-fundamentals/
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Code.org Pre-Reader Express Course4-8FreeUnplugged Activities & Block Coding Exercises
Computational Thinking, Sequencing, Algorithms, Events, Loops, Debugging		Computer Science curriculum with easy to follow unplugged lessons. Free accounts allow tracking of student progress.
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Code.org - Accelerated Course9-18FreeUnplugged Activities & Block Coding Exercises
Computational Thinking, Sequencing, Algorithms, Loops, Conditionals, Abstraction		30-hour Express Course. Covers all the core concepts from Computer Science Fundamentals, but at an accelerated pace.
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Code.org - CS Discoveries11+FreeUnplugged Activities, Coding Exercises, Website Development, Internet of Things, and morePurchases required for IoT and making opportunities
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CSinSF Middle School11-14FreeScratch, App Inventor, Code.org CS Discoveries6th: https://sites.google.com/a/sfusd.edu/my-cs/
7th - App Inventor: https://sites.google.com/a/sfusd.edu/app-inventor/
8th - Code.org CS Discoveries: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZWeHmcZg0CcJGAG2Hznfp9CFXZNYMiRSnTC1DuHkepE/edit#
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Code HS11-14Free & Paid6th: Intro to programming w/Karel the Dog: Loops, Conditionals, Functions, Control Structures, Debugging
7th: Web Design - HTML & CSS
8th: Computing Ideas (Karel, Web Design, Computers, Data Representation, Internet)		Free account allows set up of classes, viewing & commenting on student coding projects
Paid account has full lesson plans, auto-grading, and more.
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Project Guts11-14FreeComputer Science in core Science Classes. Uses StarLogo Nova.Investigate science concepts using computer modeling and simulation
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Bootstrap13+FreeBootstrap Algebra: Applies mathematical concepts and programming principles to creating a simple videogame.
Bootstrap Data Science: Students analyze data using multiple methods & write a research paper about their findings.Covers functions, looping and iteration, data visualization, linear regression, and more.
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MyCS11-16FreeHarvey Mudd College's online CS curriculum is designed for classrooms ranging from middle to early high school. Uses ScratchPrevious version: https://www.cs.hmc.edu/MyCS/
CS in SF MyCS: https://sites.google.com/a/sfusd.edu/my-cs/
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Micro:Bit Intro to CS11-14Free14 week Introduction to Computer ScienceNeed to have micro:bits available
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Boot Up Curriculum5-11FreeScratchJr & Scratch
Coding Curriculum: Sequencing, Algorithms, Conditionals, Loops, Variables, Debugging
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PUZZLE-BASED ACTIVITIES
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Kodable5-10Free (basic)
Paid (advanced)		Free (15 levels): Sequencing, Algorithms, Conditionals, Debugging
Kodable School (Paid): Loops, Functions, Variables, Javascript		This works best as an app but there is an online version
Curricular Resources available for each level with unplugged activities & vocabulary
CCSS Alignment at https://www.kodable.com/resources
Kodable CS Standards at https://www.kodable.com/outcomes
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The Foos5-10Free
(for schools)		Sequencing, Algorithms, Loops, Conditionals, DebuggingApp versions and online version
Curriculum (w/CCSS Alignment) at http://www.thefoos.com/hour-of-code/#download_curriculum
Foos Studio - http://thefoos.com/play/ - allows creation of platformer game levels; does not run on Chrome Browser - needs Unity 3D plugin
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Light-Bot8+Free (web levels)Sequencing, Algorithms, Procedures, Loops, DebuggingApps also available for iOS & Android including a Jr. app for younger students.
A few resources for teachers at https://lightbot.com/resources.html including puzzle solutions.
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BotLogic8+FreeSequencing, Algorithms, DebuggingNot much "language" but levels become difficult for younger students.
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Tynker5+FreeSequencing, Alogrithms, Conditionals, Loops, DebuggingGuided tutorials and/or puzzles
Can set up a FREE teacher account to track student progress and access resources for puzzles - https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/teacher
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Code Combat9+FreemiumPython & JavaScript: Free Course includes Basic Syntax, Arguments, Strings, Loops, Variables
Additional courses can be purchased for $4 per student		Engaging introduction to text-based languages.
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BLOCK- BASED LANGUAGES - Best for integration to other curricular areas
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ScratchJr5-7FreeBlock-based language
Sequencing, Algorithms, Events, Loops, Debugging		Chromebook Only
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Scratch8+FreeBlock-based language
Sequencing, Algorithms, Events, Loops, Conditionals, Variables, Procedures, Debugging		Creative Computing Guide at http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/guide/ - great to teach Scratch concepts. Once taught, can use Scratch to demonstrate curricular knowledge. Amazing educator community at http://scratched.gse.harvard.edu/ with tons of ideas for integrating Scratch across the curriculum.
Google CS First - https://www.cs-first.com/ - provides free training and materials; not specifically curricular related but great to teach about Scratch
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Google CS First8+FreeUses Scratch paired with a dashboard for managing students. Created for after school clubs but used in classrooms
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Creative Computing Guide8+FreeCurriculum for teaching Scratch
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Itch8+PaidBlock-based language
Sequencing, Algorithms, Events, Loops, Conditionals, Variables, Debugging, & more		Based on Scratch but allows teachers to setup classes and courses and track student progress. Use Scratch resources for ideas.
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Tynker8+Free & PaidCan switch between blocks & JavaScript with online version.
If using the free version, not many provided lessons but could easily adapt ideas for Scratch to Tynker.		Can set up a FREE teacher account to setup classes and track student progress
Guided lessons available in paid versions: $399/classroom (30 students); school & district accounts also available
Works on any device and student can access their code from any device if use teacher accounts.
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Alice12+Free3d Environment
Must be downloaded & Installed
Training materials available
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TEXT BASED LANGUAGES - Can integrate to other curricular areas
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Pencil Code11+FreeCoffeescript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Sequencing, Algorithms, Events, Loops, Conditionals, Variables, Functions, Recursion, Debugging, etc.		Good transition from block-based to text-based languages; can use blocks and then switch to code
Teaching materials at https://guide.pencilcode.net/ & https://activity.pencilcode.net/
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Trinket12+FreePython, HTML5, GlowscriptCan embed trinkets in LMS or website for students to use; teaching with Trinket ideas at https://docs.trinket.io/getting-started#/3-teaching-with-trinkets/using-interactive-examples
Guided lessons to get started in Python at https://hourofpython.com/
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Khan Academy12+FreeJavaScript & Processing JSOnline guided courses with teacher accounts to track progress
Can use GAFE account to login
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Code With Bolt8+FreeGuided activities & code your own program area. English-like language (Bolt Language)
Sequencing, Algorithms, Events, Loops, Conditionals, Variables, etc.		Online guided activities. Teacher's Manual
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APP CREATION - Mobile App Creation which can integrate to other curricular areas
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MIT App Inventor13+FreeCreate Android appsWorks best when paired with Android devices; Emulator can be flaky. Google Accounts required; works with GSuite accounts.
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TouchDevelop13+FreeCreate web appsCan use GSuite account to login
Can export & create Swift code for iOS apps and Android apps
Online tutorials; 3 levels from block-based to text-based coding