Try-It Thursday
Try-It Thursday offers a variety of resources and lessons for educators and learners of all ages.
Today’s theme, Try-It Thursday, invites you to explore hands-on activities and new approaches to computer science that you can implement right away.
Keep viewing to learn more about:
- Twine's Programming Platform
- Python Tutorials
- CS integrated lessons
Daily Webinar
Today's Webinar
Try-It Thursday
Today's webinar is an explanation and demo of the programming tool, Twine. Twine is an open-source tool for creating interactive, text-based stories and games, allowing users to develop branching narratives. Learn more with CodeVA Facilitator Janice Barnett!
SOL Strand Spotlight
Today's highlighted SOL Strand
Computing Systems
CodeVA's pocket guides are a quick and easy way to see how an entire CS strand progresses across grades K-8. Each day of the CS Summit we will be highlighting a different strand that aligns with the daily themes.
Featured Curriculum Resources, Lessons, and Activities
Twine Resources
The CodeVA Curriculum Library holds many Twine resources and lessons, linked below.
Westward Movement in Twine
This lesson sequence explores Westward expansion after the Civil War from multiple perspectives, while programming in Twine.
True Story of the Boston Massacre Lesson
This lesson explores an important historical topic and can be a great starting place for students using Twine. You can exchange the historical event with another topic to match your pacing!
Pair Programming Leaders of the Civil War
In this lesson example, students pair-program a comparison of two different leaders and their role in the Civil War .
Short Form Tutorials and Educational Clips
What is PRIMM
PRIMM (Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify, Make) is a structured teaching approach that guides students through understanding and creating code by encouraging prediction, experimentation, and iterative development.
Boolean Logic
Enjoy this student-created video explaining Boolean Logic in programming.
Models and Simulations
This video explores how models and simulations are used in computer science to help students demonstrate their learning.
Twine Trail Guide
Use this link to learn more about Twine with topical short videos.
Special Daily Content
Additional Resources
Try-It Thursday
- Ozobots - Ozobots can introduce students to programming through color-coded paths, block-based coding, and text programming, helping them develop computational thinking and robotics skills. Ozobot is a proud partner with CodeVA.
- Brown Dog Gadgets - Brown Dog Gadgets provides hands-on STEM and maker education resources, including DIY kits and projects that incorporate electronics, renewable energy, and engineering concepts. Brown Dog Gadgets is a proud partner with CodeVA.
- CSTA - The Computer Science Teachers Association is a professional learning community dedicated to supporting all teachers who engage with CS. Consider joining today, and Basic membership is free!