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CS Discoveries

Engage Students with Computer Science and Creativity

Spark creativity and confidence in your classroom with Computer Science Discoveries. This program helps educators bring hands-on, engaging computer science experiences to students as they build real projects, including websites, apps, games, and even physical computing devices.

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Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries) is an introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. The Computer Science Discoveries Professional Learning Program includes guided facilitation and ongoing support.

Inspire and Build

Appropriate for 6–10th grade students and can be taught as a semester or year long introductory course (3-5 hours per week of instruction for 9+ weeks). The course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. The course inspires students as they build their own websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices. Code.org’s curriculum is available at no cost for anyone, anywhere to teach.

Funding through Computer Science Professional Development Grants can be used for this program!

 

Teacher relicensure or grad credit is available for completing this professional learning.

"When I first embarked on my journey into the world of computer science last summer, I was apprehensive and more than a little overwhelmed. I want to thank you for all that you have done to make this a rewarding and positive experience. I appreciate your patience, flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to bringing CS to ALL students."
Christine Bailey
2021-22 participant, Blessed Maria Asuunta Pallotta Catholic Middle School, Waterloo, Iowa
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2 Code.org teachers lean in and smile as they listen to the input of a third teacher
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