ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Code.org The story of the kids who taught the President to code
Imagine getting a chance to visit the White House and teach the President something new! That’s exactly what happened to a group of kids from Newark. They were part of a special event called the “Hour of Code,” where people all over the country learn about computer programming.
These kids were excited to leave their busy city life in Newark for a little vacation in Washington, D.C. They even brought gifts from code.org, like cool t-shirts. But the best surprise was yet to come—they were each going to receive their very own computers!
At the White House, the kids participated in a unique coding activity. They learned how to program a robot to stand up, move around, and sit back down. It was a fun way to learn about coding and how it works.
The President greeted everyone with a warm welcome. He was impressed by the young coders and proud of the work they were doing with code.org. He even joked about needing to take things slow because he was a bit older.
The President talked about how important it is to learn coding. He said that understanding computer technology opens up a world of possibilities. Coding is like a new frontier, full of amazing opportunities. By learning to code, these kids are becoming trailblazers, leading the way to a future full of exciting innovations.
Coding is more than just writing instructions for computers. It’s about solving problems, thinking creatively, and making things happen. When you learn to code, you can create games, build apps, and even program robots. It’s a skill that can help you in many different careers and is becoming more important every day.
If you’re interested in coding, there are lots of resources available to help you get started. Websites like code.org offer fun and interactive lessons that make learning to code easy and enjoyable. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be teaching the President something new!
Imagine you’re at the White House! Use a simple coding platform like Scratch to program a virtual robot. Make it stand up, move around, and sit back down, just like the kids did. Share your robot’s dance with the class!
Get creative and design a t-shirt that you would give to the President if you visited the White House. Use a drawing app or paper and markers. Think about what coding symbols or messages you would include.
Write a letter to the President explaining why coding is important to you. Share what you’ve learned and how you think coding can change the world. Be sure to include any questions you might have for the President!
Make a poster that shows the power of coding. Include examples of what you can create, like games or apps, and why coding is an important skill for the future. Display your poster in the classroom to inspire others.
Visit code.org and try out one of their coding activities. Choose a lesson that interests you and complete it. Afterwards, share with the class what you learned and what you created. Maybe you’ll inspire someone else to start coding!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Just answer here when I call your name. Angelina, T here, can I? [Music]
Here, my daughter’s on her way to Washington, D.C. She lives in Newark, and there’s so much going on there. They need a little vacation away from this busy city. We bought some gifts for you from code.org, including t-shirts, and one more thing: you’re all going to get computers! [Music]
You’re going to participate in a very unique hour of code activity. Welcome to the White House! I programmed the robot to stand up, move, and sit back down. What’s the code? I’ll teach you how to learn in a fun way.
Hello, everybody! How are you doing? It tells you that you have to take it slow because I’m a bit older. So, what’s going on here?
All across the country, people are learning to code. Code.org is doing some incredible work, and I am so proud of the young people we have here today. [Music]
Everybody get on in now! You guys are all from Newark. Does anybody live near me? I live in Central Ward, and I know your neighborhood pretty well.
This country is not living up to its ideals yet, where we have liberty and justice for all. The worst kind of oppression is when you confine a person’s mind. Coding, to me, is opening up a frontier that is beyond imagination regarding what’s possible right now. Understanding computer technology, you all will be the trailblazers in expanding the world of possibilities that will amaze me. [Music]
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This version removes any inappropriate or unclear content while maintaining the essence of the original transcript.
Coding – The process of writing instructions for a computer to follow. – Example sentence: “In our computer class, we are learning coding to make our own games.”
Computers – Electronic devices that can store and process information. – Example sentence: “Computers help us do our homework faster and find information easily.”
Program – A set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. – Example sentence: “We wrote a program to make the robot move in a square shape.”
Learn – To gain knowledge or skills by studying or practicing. – Example sentence: “We learn new coding languages to create different types of software.”
Kids – Young people or children. – Example sentence: “Many kids enjoy using apps that teach them how to code.”
Robots – Machines that can be programmed to perform tasks automatically. – Example sentence: “In our science class, we built robots that can follow a line on the floor.”
Technology – The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. – Example sentence: “Technology allows us to communicate with friends all over the world instantly.”
Create – To make something new or bring something into existence. – Example sentence: “We use coding to create fun animations and interactive stories.”
Skills – The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience. – Example sentence: “Learning to code helps develop problem-solving skills.”
Opportunities – Chances for advancement or progress. – Example sentence: “Knowing how to code can open up many opportunities for future careers.”
