CoderZ CodeFarm – Breaking Ground

Mooove on up to this coding and robotics course that sets the standard for TEKS aligned computer science curriculum! With strategic scaffolding built into nearly every inch, teachers can successfully advance ALL students in CS using a discovery-based approach.

Fully aligned to TEKS Grade 5 Technology Applications standards, interdisciplinary extensions explore essential concepts from ELAR and Mathematics within the framework of digital citizenship, data literacy, and innovative technologies.

Includes teacher's 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: Texas teachers and students in grade 5, with zero to minimal 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

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Lessons

Activities

30-50 hours of curriculum

Gamified activities with step-by-step instructions

Grades 5th

English, Spanish, Hebrew

Last updated 8/2024

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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

21st Century Skills

Teamwork and collaboration, giving/receiving feedback

21st Century Skills

Inquiry, investigation, prediction, and creativity

21st Century 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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