Learning to Code Makerspace Center

Students learn and practice programming and coding at this makerspace center or library center. Coding is a great way for students to practice creativity and perseverance after failure.

There are several coding languages that are accessible to elementary students, and this center focuses on the Scratch™ website, the Scratch Jr.™ app, and the Lightbot™ app, which are all free apps.

This library center has 10 pages, and includes:

• Center signs with “I will” statement directions, learning goals, and excerpt of standards
  • Editable in Microsoft PowerPoint .pptx file format, and
  • PDF file format
  • Can be printed or used for flexible instruction or blended / hybrid learning in Google Classroom
• 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Lesson Plan in editable Microsoft Word .docx file format, aligned to:
  • 2018 AASL National School Library Standards for Learners,
  • National Common Core ELA Standards,
  • Next Generation Science Standards, and
  • Pennsylvania Core ELA Standards.
• Links to free Scratch™ or Scratch Jr.™ tutorials to include at the center
• Teacher Notes and How-to directions for posting this center to Google Classroom for online or blended learning (including sample student directions and screenshots)

Standards Addressed:

AASL National School Library Standards – See the AASL Standards Framework for Learners to view full text. 

• Inquire – B.3.
• Collaborate – B.2.
• Explore – B.2. – C.1. – D.1.
• Engage – A.1. – A.2.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.5.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.5.

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