Spotlight On Kids Can Code: Sets 1 – 2
Can kids code? Of course they can! In this set, readers will learn the basics of coding in an easy and accessible way. Tech-savvy elementary readers will learn how to use simple coding languages and programs that use visual blocks to represent coding information. Readers will enjoy learning about important coding terms and concepts, as well as ways they can use coding to make their own computer programs. These volumes also show readers how to use Boolean logic, create simulations, and think like a programmer. Readers are sure to walk away from this paired set with a grasp on computational thinking and the inspiration to create their own code. Photographs of students using computers and easy coding examples will show readers that coding isn’t just for adults.
- Can be used to introduce and support STEM-related concepts
- Supports the Next Generation Science Standards by featuring design problems that can be solved with the use of a computer and by introducing students to simple algorithms and data sets
- High-interest topic will draw reluctant readers
- Each volume features coding activities readers can use to experiment with the topic of the book
