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Learn about computers, programming and technology through these free, fun activities.
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Jump Through a Program
Draw a program on the ground with chalk, then run it with your feet. Perfect for big groups: each team designs one part of the route and teaches it to the others.
Packet switching
The internet is made of millions of computers connected to each other around the world. You can use the internet to browse websites, communicate with people, download pictures and videos, listen to music or do lots of other amazing things. But have you ever wondered how the internet works?
Sort and Filter
Sorting through and searching for items are tasks we do everyday. Searching and sorting are also common tasks for a computer program, so we’ve come up with many step by step descriptions for these tasks.
Dance time!
Code is a sequence of instructions written in a language that the computer understands. Computers need instructions that are precise, in the right order, and cover everything the user might try to do with it.
We’ll practice these three things by writing a code for dancing!
Fill the lunchbox!
One idea that's important in computer science is abstraction, Abstraction is a complicated word, but it just means separating out details that are not needed so you can concentrate on the things that are needed.
Easter Eggs
Can you help Ruby decorate the easter eggs with the instructions given by the computer? Every egg should look different.
Dresscode
Ruby is excited. She has just organised her wardrobe. Now you can help dress Ruby up in her favourite clothes. Ruby has a special dress code for each day. Can you help Ruby pick up the right outfits? Remember, there are many right answers.
Want to join the adventure?