A four-lesson unit for learners aged 11-14 in which students investigate sensory learning environments, evaluate sensory aids, and design and program a classroom sensory aid using the BBC micro:bit. The sequence combines user needs, pseudocode,…
A Teaching with Europeana learning scenario designed for students aged 12-13. Learners investigate gender stereotypes in professional activities using Europeana resources, create GIFs and a gender-equality campaign poster, and reflect on how they can…
A lesson in which students age 10 to 14 explore moral dilemma scenarios, create their own scenarios and discuss possible outcomes. The lesson connects computing impacts with issues of bias, accessibility and decision-making in technology.
An 18-session/30-hour project-based curriculum designed for students age 12 to 14. It uses Scratch for game design and includes an overview, measurement strategy, lesson plans and a gradebook with formulas, alongside non-computer hands-on activities.
An unplugged activity in which students use a predefined robot vocabulary, pens, paper and cups to guide one another through tasks. The activity teaches the connection between symbols and actions and develops debugging skills.
A unit in which students explore the technologies that make up the Internet and World Wide Web. Students 12 to 14 years old investigate HTML and CSS, how websites are catalogued and retrieved using search engines, and build a functioning website.
A classroom activity in which students simulate public-key encryption by using public information to encode a message and a private key to decode it. The activity is designed for whole-class use and includes an interception scenario.
A three-lesson unit for students between 11 and 14 years of age. Students learn about the importance of cyber security and ethical hacking, explore malware and strong passwords, and design and program a strong-password generator using the micro:bit.
A six-lesson unit aimed at students age 11 to 14. It introduces computational thinking, programming and computer systems through unplugged activities and learning with the micro:bit, with no prior learning assumed.
CS Unplugged is an educational website that introduces Computer Science through unplugged learning activities, games, and puzzles using simple materials such as cards, string, crayons, and printable classroom resources. The platform offers content…
