code.org is non-profit organization founded in 2013 by Hadi Partovi and Ali Partovi with an aim to provide free learning platform for students from grade 1 to 12 to learn computer science like as we study Biology, Algebra and Chemistry.In this period of covid-19 , Millions of students have benefited by this platform as they learn with the little help of parents. Anybody can have an account on code.org using their email. Also a parent can play a role of teacher by login as teacher and create a class or course for as many as he or she wants.
The Following Courses are offered on Code.org
Pre-Reader Express
This single condensed 14-lesson course covers the core concepts from the kindergarten and first grade courses in CS Fundamentals at an accelerated pace.
- Audience: Pre-readers, ages 4-8
- Curriculum length: 10-14 hours
- Prior knowledge: None! Just bring your curiosity.
- Cost to use curriculum: None
- Languages: English only
CS Fundamentals: Express
For a lightweight option that can be integrated as a supplemental resource in an existing technology or programming class, or as an after-school program, Code.org offers the 30-hour Computer Science Fundamentals Express Course. This course covers all the core concepts from the elementary school curriculum Computer Science Fundamentals, but at an accelerated pace designed for older students.- Audience: Students ages 9-18
- Curriculum length: 30 hours
- Prior Knowledge: None! Just bring your curiosity
- Cost to use curriculum: None
- Languages: English only
CS Discoveries
Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory course that empowers students to engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun!
- Audience: Middle and high school students, grades 6 - 10
- Curriculum length: 50-150 hours, can be taught as a semester or full-year course
- Prior knowledge: None! Just bring your curiosity.
- Optional professional learning: Our year-long program includes a 1-week summer workshop, 24 hours' worth of follow up workshops during the academic year, and online support through the Code.org teacher forum.
- Cost to use curriculum: None
- Languages: English only
CS Principles
Computer Science Principles covers many topics including the Internet, Big Data and Privacy, and Programming and Algorithms. The curriculum is flexible to be taught as an AP or non-AP course.- Audience: High school students, grades 9 - 12
- Curriculum length: 100-180 hours, should be taught as a full-year course. Contains 10 units, including a Create Performance Task prep unit.
- Prior knowledge: None! Just bring your curiosity.
- Optional professional learning: Our year-long program includes a 1-week summer workshop, 24 hours' worth of follow up workshops during the academic year, and online support through the Code.org teacher forum.
- Cost to use curriculum: None
- Languages: English only
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