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"Teaching Kids to Code"

Dec 5 to 11 this year

"Made with Code and Starbucks are showing young women the creative ways code comes to life."

"Most people's journey toward learning to program starts with a single late-night Google search. Usually it's something like "Learn ______" But how do they decide which language to search for?"

"CS Unplugged is a collection of free learning activities that teach Computer Science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. The activities introduce students to Computational Thinking through concepts such as binary numbers, algorithms and data compression, separated from the distractions and technical details of having to use computers. Importantly, no programming is required to engage with these ideas! CS Unplugged is suitable for people of all ages, from elementary school to seniors, and from many countries and backgrounds. Unplugged has been used around the world for over twenty years, in classrooms, science centers, homes, and even for holiday events in a park!"

"CS Principles, A New First Course in Computing"