Computer Science Literature by Kathy Benson https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5 How else could you apply this type of unplugged computational thinking activity? Add a card in the appropriate column to share your idea. en-us 2021-07-21 01:42:06 UTC 2025-09-27 13:47:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e0.png https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658298674 Using as literature in general (as an ELA lesson) to introduce some concepts and vocabulary.

]]> 2021-07-22 13:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658298674 JenniferSiderius https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658298684 Last year, I used Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code with my 5th grade students (It's about Navajo Code Talkers.) And, then we made the unplugged spy code wheels for exchanging messages with friends.
https://www.albertwhitman.com/book/chester-nez-unbreakable-code/]]> 2021-07-22 13:22:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658298684 I think all the books can provide a context / motivation for a follow-up hands-on activity https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658299628 2021-07-22 13:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658299628 Reading Comprehension https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658299805 Read the book in class and code.  Fiction or nonfiction lessons, depending on books

]]> 2021-07-22 13:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658299805 https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300172 When looking at other books, discuss how coding could have been used like in the example books.]]> 2021-07-22 13:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300172 JenniferSiderius https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300476 I think connecting it to books already being read in the classrooms will help make CS more accessible to all students and teachers.]]> 2021-07-22 13:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300476 https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300498 This grade level has a science standard that has them use parts to make something then use the same parts to make something else. This could be connected with computer science.]]> 2021-07-22 13:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300498 I think with a little creativity, one could probably find some "non-coding" themed books but find a thread that could lead to a coding activity. https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300930 2021-07-22 13:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658300930 https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658304234 Read the story, "Gabi's If/Then Garden" and talk about cause and effect. Read the story, "How to Code a Sand Castle" and talk the importance of giving and following directions in order to reach the goal. These are good ways to introduce coding concepts to the children.]]> 2021-07-22 13:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kbenson19/exemplar5/wish/1658304234