Imagine pressing a button and starting something amazing! This December, schools all over the world are joining in the biggest learning event ever: The Hour of Code! How exciting is that?
The Hour of Code is a global event where students like you get to learn how to create the programs and apps you love to use. It’s a chance to see what goes into making the games and tools you enjoy every day. It’s like getting a sneak peek behind the scenes of your favorite tech!
This year, organizers have set a big goal: they want to reach 10 million students in just one week. Guess what? Almost 15 million students have already signed up! That’s a lot of kids learning to code together.
Learning to code is not just for future computer scientists. It’s for everyone! Even if you want to be an artist, a doctor, or a teacher, understanding technology is super important because it’s part of everything we do. When you learn to code, you learn to think creatively and solve problems. Plus, you can change the world with technology!
There’s a special challenge for girls everywhere to try an Hour of Code. It’s a fun way to show that anyone can learn to code, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Every school and every classroom can join in. Imagine if every student in every country learned to code for just one hour!
We need your help to bring the Hour of Code to every school, every classroom, and every child. Talk to your teachers and friends about it. Let’s make sure everyone gets a chance to try coding this December!
So, are you ready to start your Hour of Code? Let’s get coding and see what amazing things you can create!
Imagine creating your very own game! Use a simple coding platform like Scratch to design a game. Start by thinking about what kind of game you want to create. Is it a maze, a race, or a puzzle? Use blocks to code the actions and see your game come to life. Share it with your classmates and get feedback!
Combine your love for stories and coding by creating an interactive story. Use a platform like Twine to write a story where the reader can choose different paths. Think about how coding can make your story more engaging with choices and outcomes. Share your story with friends and see which paths they choose!
Get ready to code a dance party! Use Code.org’s Dance Party activity to program characters to dance to your favorite songs. Experiment with different dance moves and sequences. Invite your classmates to join your dance party and see who can create the most fun dance routine!
Create a digital poster to promote the Hour of Code event. Use a tool like Canva or Google Slides to design your poster. Include information about why coding is important and how students can get involved. Use your creativity to make it eye-catching and informative. Share it with your school to spread the word!
Have you ever wanted a pet that you can take care of? Use a coding platform to create a virtual pet. Decide what kind of pet you want and what actions it can do, like eating, playing, or sleeping. Code these actions and see how your pet responds. Show your virtual pet to your classmates and see what they think!
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Okay, now you’re going to press run. This December, schools across the globe will participate in the largest education event in history: The Hour of Code! This is so cool! [Repeats Hour of Code in other languages] Your teacher says you all are into it. We are! It’s very awesome. Students around the world had an Hour of Code today. It’s part of a global movement to show kids what it takes to create the programs and apps they spend so much time using.
Organizers have set an ambitious goal of reaching 10 million students this week, and almost 15 million have signed up.
A notable figure stated, “This week, I’m proud to join the students, teachers, businesses, and non-profit organizations taking new steps to support computer science in America’s schools.” You all are already getting a head start on taking over the world!
They’ve been so excited about it. Oh my gosh, it’s working! They don’t even have to be computer science engineers. Maybe they want to do something else, but in our world, this is going to be the basis for everything that we do.
Look what I did! It’s so beautiful! When you’re building a program, you have to think outside of the box. If you can change technology, you can change the world. I challenge girls in every single country to learn one Hour of Code. Yes! Every district should do it. Every district can do it.
Please help us get the Hour of Code to every school, every classroom, and every child. And my school is doing it! Calling all teachers worldwide: Help us reach every school this December.
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Code – A set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can understand and follow. – Example sentence: “We wrote a code to make the robot move forward and backward.”
Learn – To gain knowledge or skills by studying, practicing, or being taught. – Example sentence: “In computer class, we learn how to create our own websites.”
Technology – The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and everyday life. – Example sentence: “Technology helps us connect with friends and family through video calls.”
Students – People who are studying at a school or learning about a particular subject. – Example sentence: “The students worked together to solve the coding challenge.”
Programs – Software that performs specific tasks on a computer. – Example sentence: “We used different programs to edit our photos and create animations.”
Apps – Short for applications, these are programs designed to run on smartphones and tablets. – Example sentence: “There are many fun apps that teach you how to code through games.”
Games – Interactive software designed for entertainment, often involving challenges or puzzles. – Example sentence: “We played educational games that helped us understand math concepts better.”
Important – Having great significance or value. – Example sentence: “It’s important to save your work often when you’re coding to avoid losing it.”
Creative – Using imagination to make something new or original. – Example sentence: “Being creative with code allows you to design your own video games.”
Problems – Challenges or difficulties that need to be solved. – Example sentence: “We learned how to fix problems in our code by debugging.”
