This book is part of the ISTE Computational Thinking and
Coding in the Classroom Series. The other book in the series is No Fear Coding:
Computational Thinking across the K-5 Curriculum
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Access to high-quality computer science instruction has grown by leaps and
bounds in recent years. Thanks to this movement, more students start middle
school with some foundational knowledge of computer science and coding. This new
set of creative skills empowers students to express themselves in powerful ways,
but students still need opportunities and support to develop and hone those
skills.
This book helps classroom teachers in several core content areas develop
activities and projects to encourage computational thinking and coding skills,
and to build bridges between those skills and practice. For math, science,
English language arts and social studies teachers, the resources in this book
provide guidance to start integrating coding into their classes to complement
and strengthen existing instruction.
This book also includes:
- Lessons and projects to help students apply
computational thinking and coding skills in core academic classes.
- Examples from classroom teachers in different content areas to support
student learning.
About the Author
Josh Caldwell is a K-8 education program manager for
Code.org where he develops curriculum that brings the beauty of computer science
to K-8 students. He’s also an open source advocate who works with individuals
and small businesses. Caldwell was previously a middle school teacher who
developed and taught computer science (CS) and robotics courses that focused on
using project-based learning to connect CS to students’ interests and local
issues.