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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.
Geometry
Geometry is an area of mathematics that uses all the computer science skills you’ve practiced before, like decomposing a problem, recognising patterns and thinking about algorithms.
Estimation
Computers are incredibly good at math. So why should you learn to count if a computer can do all the math you can, but faster and without making mistakes?
Hiding in Plain Sight
The Internet often feels invisible, but actually it is very real! The Internet is made up of millions of computers. Data travels between computers through wires, cables, cellular towers and satellites. All over the world and in every town there are ISP boxes, wires, manhole covers and routers that help the Internet work.
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.
I Wonder..
Fill in three things you’ve wondered about code, computers or technology. Start with I wonder.
Timetable for a new school year
Computing, coding, ICT-skills, e-skills.. Who cares when you can use a computer as a tool of self-expression and problem solving!
(Computer) memory game
The computer needs memory to work as well as many other components. With this memory game you'll get to know the different components of a computer. You'll also get to test and develop your own memory.
Want to join the adventure?