Code Farm

Mooove on up to this introductory coding and robotics course that sets the standard for in-class elementary CS programs! With strategic scaffolding built into nearly every inch, teachers can successfully advance ALL students in various aspects of STEM using a discovery-based approach. Targeted skill-building lessons are paired with open-ended project work to deepen understanding while developing critical thinking. Guided classroom activities and discussions take it a step further by supporting creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Includes teachers’ guide, reflective questions, suggested solutions, project rubrics and exemplars, slide deck, learning progress heatmap, quizzes, knowledge base, and help desk.

Who this course is for: Teachers and students grades 5-6, without prior experience in coding or robotics. Short, structured missions and flexible pacing make the curriculum engaging for a range of beginner learning levels.

100% online, no installation required

No hardware costs

Suitable for homeschoolers & tutors of all backgrounds

PBL Approach

NGSS & CSTA alignment

Downloadable Certificate

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Lessons

110

Activities

45-60 hours of curriculum

Gamified activities with step-by-step instructions

Grades 5th-6th

English, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Blended learning available

Last updated 7/2024

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Students’ outcome

COMPUTER SCIENCE

How internal/ external parts of computing devices form a system

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Test and debug (identify and fix errors) a program or algorithm

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Use a structured process to plan a program

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Compare advantages of different algorithms for the same task

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Explain how sensors allow robots to collect information from their environment

SOFT SKILLS

Teamwork and collaboration, giving/receiving feedback

SOFT SKILLS

Inquiry, investigation, prediction, and creativity

SOFT SKILLS

Critical and computational thinking for problem solving

Course Resources

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

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

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

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

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

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