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LOMIE HEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CODY Learners: Think. Code. Thrive!

Coding & Robotics

Coding & Robotics

Our Magnet theme is based on coding and robotics. We believe that all learners should have experiences in a variety of coding environments and with robots of varying complexity and capabilities. Learning to code a website is different than coding a game or in virtual reality. To that end, we have developed this scope and sequence of coding and robotics experiences that allow our learners to develop coding skills across all grade levels.

WHY LEARN CODING?

Coding is an emerging literacy in education. In practice, it’s the way programmers give instructions to machines. Code written by programmers is responsible for all the software applications we use every day. Coding isn’t just confined to computers. Code runs in our cars, refrigerators, traffic lights, clocks, and coffee makers. Everything that is electronic is driven by code. When we teach coding, we’re teaching a way of thinking about giving instructions, solving problems, and creating new possibilities.

BENEFITS OF LEARNING TO CODE

Computing is a fundamental part of daily life, commerce, and just about every occupation in our modern economy. It is essential that students are exposed to the field of computer science in our K-12 system—it is foundational in transforming the way a student thinks about the world. It not only teaches them about technology, it also teaches them how to think differently about any problem.

Critical Thinking

Kids who code are problem solvers

Equity and Access

Computing jobs are the #1 source of new wages in the United States

Citizenship

Learning to code helps kids understand the world around them

Changing the World

Coding lets kids create the world they want to see

Scope & Sequence

ALL learners work in both the coding lab and robotics lab each week, thus ensuring that EVERY learner has these opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, or space availability.

 

 

Lomie G. Heard Elementary Coding & Robotics Scope & Sequence chart for grades K-5.

Kindergarten

These learners focus on basic coding skills such as sequence, loops, and events.

Codeai and Code Monkey

Kindergartners learn sequence and loops through colorful block puzzles on Code.org, then deepen these coding skills using Code Monkey.

Codeai

Indi

Students drive Indi using color tiles to solve mazes, learning sequencing, computational thinking, and screenless coding basics.

Indi

1st Grade

Learners apply coding skills such as sequence, loops, and events in a variety of scenarios and puzzles.

Codeai and Scratch Jr

First graders practice sequence, loops, and events with Codeai.org and then build interactive stories, animations, and games with Scratch Jr.

Scratch Jr

Vex 123

Students program VEX 123 via touch, cards, or blocks to navigate and sense obstacles, learning sequencing, algorithms, spatial reasoning, and debuggin

Vex 123

2nd Grade

Learners increase their understanding of block-based coding skills to include variables, animation, and music.

Scratch

Using Scratch, learners independently create games, animations, and music using simple, logical snap-together code blocks.

Scratch

Ari Ozobot

These line-following robots use bottom light sensors and color-coded marker paths to perform complex programmed movements.

Ari Ozobot

3rd Grade

Third grade learners step into the world of augmented and virtual reality and work with more complex robots capable of performing harder tasks.

360-degree video, VR, AR

Learners explore 360 video, AR, and VR using Delightex, Merge Cubes, and Meta Quest headsets, then build their own virtual worlds.

Delightex Edu

Vex GO

Students build plastic robots with motorized components and code them using VEXcode GO to learn engineering, sensors, loops, and spatial reasoning.

Vex GO

4th Grade

In fourth grade learners move from visual code blocks to text based coding like HTML/CSS or Python. Robots are even more complex and can perform autonomous tasks.

Learning.com

Learning.com teaches Python syntax and logic using an accessible platform to help learners build real-world web applications.

Learning.com

LEGO SPIKE Prime

Learners build custom LEGO Spike Prime robots and code them to autonomously interact with their environment using a variety of sensors.

LEGO SPIKE Prime

5th Grade

Fifth grade learners take on more complex coding skills working with professional game making software and complex autonomous robots.

Unreal Engine

Learners build worlds and interactive games using Unreal Engine, the professional software behind Fortnite and other famous video games.

Unreal Engine

Sphero Bolt+

With a striking LED matrix and advanced sensors, the Sphero BOLT robot provides endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning.

Sphero Bolt