Wyoming CS

59 lessons found.

5 Senses

Students will learn about the 5 senses as a whole then learn about each individual sense and complete science activities …

Sandra Joslin K-2 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsScience

Algorithms and Programming, Impacts of Computing

Explaining what algorithms are and how computers use them. Students will try to follow a set of step by step …

Brooke George 3-5 Computer Science

Algorithms Unplugged

students will be learning how to create an algorithm/sequence by giving set directions to their 'bot' (another student) …

Kara Bowcutt K-23-5 Computer ScienceMathematicsReading/Language Arts +1
Unpluggedmicro:bit

Algorithms with origami

Explaining what algorithms are and how computers use them.

Brooke George 3-5 Computer Science

Algorithms With Origami

Explaining what algorithms are and how computers use them.

Marisol Armstrong 3-5 Computer Science
Unplugged

Blind Maze (Collaborative activity with 5th Grade

This is an unplugged activity, in collaboration with 5th grade, that will help students learn to give directions …

Sadie Graff K-2 Computer ScienceMathematics
Unplugged

Build Your Own Snowman

Student learners will build a snowman using a Google Slides template. They will click and drag snowman parts and …

Charles Morton 3-56-8 Reading/Language Arts
Project-Based

Compression Code

This is an introductory activity used before teaching scientific notation and exponents. Students will learn about …

Kristy Barr 6-8 Computer ScienceMathematicsMusic

Computational Thinking

Through this lesson, students will be introduced to the basics of computational thinking including decomposition, …

Julia Tyser 3-56-8 Computer Science
ScratchUnplugged

Creating a Gear Amusement Park

Students will use peer collaboration, engineering, problem solving, & reflection, when given a set of Funny Gears & …

Amber McClure K-2 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts
Data Collection

Creating a Strong Username and Password

This lesson will discuss the importance of using a unique username, and help create a strong password using a Caesar …

Kayla Horn 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
Cybersecurity

Creating Mazes using Kodable

Students will be able to create solvable mazes while applying grade-level geometry concepts on Kodable Maze Maker …

Connie Hollin 3-5 Computer ScienceMathematics

Cryptography

In this activity students are introduced to The Caesar Cipher and create a cipher wheel and practice using the cipher.

Kristy Barr 6-8 Computer Science
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity 101 (4th Grade)

The teacher will introduce the topic of cybersecurity by asking students about any personal experience they have had …

Stacy Lynn Martinez 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
CybersecurityUnplugged

Daily Life Algorithms (1st Grade)

The teacher will present a slideshow outlining the definition of an algorithm, which will provide examples of algorithms …

Stacy Lynn Martinez K-2 Computer Science

Data Design

Decomposing a design problem with Elements of Art

Tifaney Jenkins 6-8 Art
Data Collection

Digital Citizenship

In todays lesson we will be exploring internet privacy and security.Students learn how to protect personal information …

Kailey Simms 3-5 Computer Science
Code.orgCybersecurityWeb Design

Don't Feed the Phish (Adapted from Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship Curriculum

This lesson helps students identify phishing attacks over networks via email, texts, and online pop-ups and ads, etc. A …

Ron Chesmore 6-8 Computer ScienceLibrary Media
Cybersecurity

E' is for Erosion

Students will learn the effects of wind and water erosion. They will create their own landscape to show how water …

Katie Cline 3-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +1
Cybersecurity

Effective Internet and Database Search Strategies

Searching for information on the Internet can be a frustrating experience. However, with an understanding of how …

Ron Chesmore 6-8 Computer ScienceLibrary MediaTechnology

Encrypted Messages to Mars

"The NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) is an international network of antennas that provide the communication links between …

Jesica Jones-Saka 6-8 Computer ScienceScienceTechnology
CybersecurityGenCyberUnpluggedmicro:bit

Ethics in Technology

Examination of ethical concerns revolving around technology, specifically social media and technology giants like Google

Jamie Le Jambre 6-89-12 Computer ScienceSocial StudiesTechnology
Data Collection

Evolution and Impact of Technology Throughout History

This is going to be one of the first lessons that will be taught this school year as a way to set the stage for the year …

Michelle Petty 6-8 Computer ScienceSocial StudiesTechnology
Project-Based

Fat Bear Fishing

My 5/6 grade class will use micro:bits to design a predator/prey program on micro:bits that assigns each device a fish …

Jennifer LaVanchy K-26-8 Computer ScienceScienceTechnology
Data CollectionGame-Basedmicro:bit

For Loops

Designed for students learning Java programming, that are beyond the use of block code, the students will make a program …

Selena Pope 9-12 Computer ScienceMathematics

For Loops

Designed for students learning Java programming, that are beyond the use of block code, the students will make a program …

Selena Pope 9-12 Computer Science

Get to Know Me Keynote Activity

Students will participate in a community building activity that will integrate Computer Science through the use of Key …

Will Burns 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology

Grid Coding

This activity focuses on creating a following an algorithm to solve a problem. Using a white shower curtain liner, draw …

Jody Durst K-2 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts

Health Care Devices

In this lesson students are reminded about the ever growing uses of technology devices within the healthcare profession, …

Sarah Jarvis 6-8 Computer ScienceScienceTechnology
micro:bit

How Information is Transferred Over the Internet and Internet/Database Research Search Strategies

This lesson introduces the process by which information is sent between computers and networks as packets of binary code …

Ron Chesmore 6-8 Computer ScienceLibrary Media

How Information is Transferred Over the Internet and Internet/Database Search Strategies

Students will be introduced to the concept of data/information transfer across computer devices and the Internet, …

Ron Chesmore 6-8 Computer ScienceLibrary MediaTechnology
Unplugged

How Plants Grow : Grow a Digital Garden

Students will be able to use the Scratch Jr. programming blocks to make animated stories and interactive projects that …

Jenifer Albrandt K-2 Computer ScienceScience
RoboticsScratchUnplugged

Importance and use of compasses

This lesson will probably take one block day, or 85-minute class. It will be a hands-on activity filled class that …

Michelle Petty 6-8 Computer ScienceSocial Studies
micro:bit

Input/Output

In this lesson students will be translating mathematical functions into computer programming functions to solve. This …

Kristy Barr 6-8 Computer ScienceMathematics
Code.orgmicro:bit

Intro. to Chromebooks

Students will be able to identify the parts/features of a chromebook, and sign technology agreement.

Alicia Auzqui K-2 Computer ScienceTechnology

Introduction to problem solving: It's getting hot in here

Students will use micro bit and/ or Lego EV3 with temperature sensor to record temperature in the room and outside of …

Will Barnes 6-8 Computer ScienceMathematicsTechnology
Data Collectionmicro:bit

Introduction to the microbit

This lesson will teach 5th & 6th grade elementary students how to program and use a microbit. Learners will be able to …

Charles Morton 3-56-8 Computer Science
micro:bit

Inventing & Problem Solving with the 3 R’s (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle)

Students will work collaboratively to respond to a text by using recycled materials to create an invention that will …

Amber McClure K-2 Computer ScienceEngineeringReading/Language Arts
Data CollectionRoboticsUnplugged

Kindergarten Computer Scientists

Through six mini lessons, kindergarten students will be introduced to Computer Science. Beginning with a working …

Julia Tyser K-2 Computer Science
Project-BasedRobotics

Making Good Decisions Online/Computer Parts (Kindergarten)

In the first activity, with the slideshow displayed, the teacher will facilitate a discussion about making good …

Stacy Lynn Martinez K-2 Computer ScienceTechnology

Microbits Introduction

This lesson is used to introduce microbits to students. Students will be able to code with inclusion of sequences, …

Sandra Joslin 3-5 Computer ScienceTechnology
micro:bit

Modeling Plate Motions using Microbit Technology

This lesson is going to be a supplemental lesson to our OpenSciEd Plate Tectonics unit that we are implementing this …

Morgan Krysl 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringScience +1
micro:bit

Nested Loops

This lesson is for more advanced students wanting to code a Python program that uses nested loops. This is not block …

Selena Pope 9-12 Computer Science

Nested Loops - Inner and Outer

This lesson is for more advanced students wanting to code a Python program that uses nested loops. This is not block …

Selena Pope 9-12 Computer Science

O' is for Outlaw

Students will be studying Outlaws and Law Enforcement in Wyoming History. We will talk about how technology has changed …

Katie Cline 3-5 Computer ScienceReading/Language ArtsSocial Studies +1

Penguin Coding

Write out the code using arrows to help the penguin get the fish and go to the igloo.

Jeanie Sanders K-2 Computer Science

Programming a Code-a-Pillar

This lesson introduces the beginning concepts of coding. Students will learn with a programmable caterpillar or …

Kayla Horn K-2 Computer Science

Secure Your Future. Cyber Security Safety.

Students will be provided a scenario. In this scenario, a student is applying to a college. They have created an …

Brian Axon 9-12 CybersecurityReading/Language Arts
CybersecurityGenCyber

Self Driving Moral Dilemma and Machine Learning - 1

This lesson asks students to create their own moral dilemma scenario and create possible outcomes for their scenario. …

Garrid Halsey 6-8 Computer ScienceEngineeringSocial Studies +1

Sequencing-Storytelling

This lesson, as adapted and written, is for middle school students in the library setting. Students will explore …

Devin Hodgins 6-8 Computer ScienceReading/Language Arts
Code.orgRoboticsScratch

Think Like a Hacker

Students will pretend they are in charge of cybersecurity for a app. Their job it to retain users and increase the …

Adrienne Unertl 3-56-89-12 Computer ScienceTechnology
Cybersecurity

Transitioning

The students will work together to create an algorithm to solve the problem of how we transition. Steps will be created …

Jody Durst K-2 Computer ScienceSocial-Emotional Learning

Transitioning

The teacher will present a problem to the class, such as 'How do you get dressed in the morning?' Discuss that we will …

Jody Durst K-2 Computer ScienceSocial-Emotional Learning

Use Micro:bit to Gather Temperature Data

This lesson is a part of a multi-day project where students build a small structure designed to interfere with thermal …

Amber Martines 6-8 Science
Data CollectionProject-Basedmicro:bit

Using Microbits to help Students to Visualize the Stages of Mitosis

Using Microbits to help students visualize the stages of Mitosis lesson can be used after the concept of Mitosis has …

Samantha Schwessinger 9-12 Science
micro:bit

What is Coding

This lesson is meant to introduce what coding is to a younger age group. Students will learn what it means to program or …

Brooke George K-2 Computer ScienceTechnology
Project-Based

What is Technology?

The purpose of this lesson was to introduce the students to what the definition of technology is, what everyday items …

Michelle Petty 6-8 Computer ScienceSocial Studies

What's the 'W' Word in Wyoming?

Students are going to build their own anemometer to check the wind speeds in their hometown. They are going to use their …

Katie Cline 3-5 Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics +1
Data Collection

What’s the Weather ?

START HERE - get excited about weather!

Tesha Frederick K-2 Computer ScienceMathematicsScience +1
Data Collectionmicro:bit