CoderZ Adventure – New Worlds

CoderZ Adventure: New Worlds builds on what students have learned in Trailblazers, as the virtual robot explores new environments that incorporate more advanced computing and robotics concepts.

Fully aligned to TEKS Grade 4 Technology Applications standards, the course reviews the topics covered in Trailblazers and introduces new ways for the robot to interact with increasingly complex and unpredictable environments. ELAR and Mathematics extensions deepen learning for digital ethics, cybersecurity, and data literacy.

Includes teaching guide with reflection questions, guidance for assessment, slide decks, quizzes, instructional videos, knowledge base, and class management tool!

Who this course is for: Texas teachers and students in Grade 4. Prerequisites: CoderZ Adventure: Trailblazers

100% online, no installation required
No hardware costs
Suitable for homeschoolers & tutors of all backgrounds
PBL Approach
NGSS & CSTA alignment
Downloadable Certificate
14
Lessons
71
Activities

30+ hours of curriculum

Gamified activities with step-by-step instructions

Grades 4th
English, Spanish, Hebrew
Last updated 8/2024

Students’ outcome

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Use procedures (smart blocks) to organize and reuse code
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Use a coordinate system to communicate commands
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Use sequencing to create programs that solve problems
REAL WORLD APPLICATION
Break down a complex problem into component parts
REAL WORLD APPLICATION
Introducing concepts like account safety, creating citations, cyberbullying
REAL WORLD APPLICATION
Design & adjust solutions to account for real world constraints such as friction
21st CENTURY SKILLS
Teamwork and collaboration
21st CENTURY SKILLS
Giving and using peer feedback
21st CENTURY SKILLS
Creativity and critical thinking

Course Resources

Teaching Guide

Teaching Guide

Everything you need to flow through each lesson, including: clear objectives, questions for reflection, instructional videos, and more.

Slide Deck for Classroom Activities

Slide Deck for Classroom Activities

Each session is guided by a presentation that covers the entire session from theory to practice, including: scientific background, examples and sample code, discussion guidelines, play time activities, and speaker notes.

Mission Solutions

Mission Solutions

You can quickly navigate to all the solutions for each lesson in just a few clicks.

Heatmaps and Student Reports

Heatmaps and Student Reports

So you can see how individual students compare to one another, identify specific topics they may be struggling with, and recommend corrective actions.

Knowledge Base and Help Desk

Knowledge Base and Help Desk

Get answers to all your subject matter questions and find your way around the platform.

CoderZ supports Single Sign-On integrations that will make your life easier

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