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STEM+C with CodeVA

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Keep scrolling to see all that CodeVA has to offer for your upcoming STEM Night or STEM/STEAM/STREAM+CS station in your classroom. With plenty of unplugged options, many of these activities can be scaled from classroom participation to school-wide events! Eager for more ready to go options? Sign up using the form below to learn more about CodeVA's new STEM Night in a Box Program, loading soon!

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STEAM Activity Ideas

Check out our compilation of some our most utilized lesson plans and see just how easy it is to adjust for the needs of your class station or school event!

K-5 Elementary STEAM
6-8 Middle STEAM

Additional Resources and Materials Lists

Explore our other options that practicing educators across Virginia have tested out at our VSTE CS Playground! The linked document contains links to curated activities from other educational partners along with CodeVA created activities.

STEM+C Event Connection Request Activity Guides and Share Kit
Snail Mail

Snail Mail
Grades 2-8

An archive of CodeVA’s original student publication, Snail Mail. Coming soon: MegaBytes, a revamped student publication!
*Click the button below to access Snail Mail Archives.

Pixel Art

Pixel Art
Grades K-12

Create digital art using simple grids in this fun pixel art activity! Perfect for K-12, it combines creativity, coding basics, and problem-solving skills.
*Click the button below to access Pixel Art resources.

Binary Beads

Binary Beads
Grades 3-8

Make a bracelet, necklace or keychain spelling out your initial with binary code using the code to implement this project with your students.
*Click the button below to access Binary Beads resources.

Pringles Can Enigma Machine

Pringles Can Enigma Machine
Grades 3-12

Construct a working model of the Enigma Machine, the famous WWII encryption device. This activity demonstrates historical encryption methods and sparks discussions about modern-day cryptography.
*Click the button below to access Pringles Can Enigma Machine resources.

Digital Footprint Online Safety

Digital Footprint Online Safety
Grades 3-5

Students analyze social media profiles to see how shared details form a digital footprint and create safe sharing guidelines.
*Click the button below to access Digital Footprint Online Safety resources.

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STEM Night in a Box Program

CodeVA is excited to share more information soon about our upcoming STEM Night in a Box program! Be sure to use the form below to sign up for updates and provide your suggestions for activities to include that your school and students would love to explore.

STEM Night in a Box Interest Form

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CodeVA is here for the future of Virginia and beyond!

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Educate- Grow and Learn about CS Education with Us!

CodeVA is committed to EDUCATING those who educate the future of Virginia and beyond. We offer a variety of educational programming along with high quality Computer Science curriculum and planning resources to ensure that educators and leaders feel empowered as they grow and learn Computer Science.

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Innovate- Collaborate and Partner for CS Education with Us!

CodeVA is committed to INNOVATING with our partners to strengthen our mission for the future of Virginia and beyond. We connect with divisions, schools, classrooms, educational and community organizations, and more in our research and development journey as we collaborate and partner with others to achieve our mission.

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Elevate- Advocate and Prioritize CS Education with Us!

CodeVA is committed to ELEVATING the experiences of all learners in a variety of settings for the future of Virginia and beyond. We actively seek out ways in which we can advocate for and prioritize Computer Science education as an essential and enhanced learning experience for all. Help make a lasting impact today!