Hour of Code Modules
Grades 5-8
By Evan Osgood
Instructions: Please read all of these instructions before making your selection.
1. Chose an Experience Level- Beginner, Comfortable, Advanced
2. Read the Module descriptions, decide on one and then read the Sign-In Tips! Click on a Module that looks interesting to you, then sign-in with your school Google account.
3. If there is a special code listed in the Sign-in Tips, you may want to copy it so you can paste it later.
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Have Fun! You can
always come back here and pick a different module or experience level.
If that module is too easy, you can come back here and move to the next experience
level; if it is too hard, move back an experience level. It is all about where
you are comfortable.
5. The module will open in a new tab, so you can always just click back to this page.
Beginner- I have never programmed before
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Excellent Easy to Follow Along |
Excellent Explanations in Video |
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Design your own candy troll character and go on a multi-level quest for candy to help your character find its way home. You'll solve coding puzzles to navigate your character through the human world, while avoiding obstacles and collecting gumdrops and mints.
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Star Wars: Building a Galaxy with Code Learn to program droids, and create your own Star Wars game in a galaxy far, far away. When signing in, your 6 digit code is: RRTBBJ
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Minecraft is back for the Hour of Code with a brand new activity! Journey through Minecraft with code. When signing in, your 6 digit code is: XNDLWS |
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Sign-In Tip: Click Link above, Click Sign-In, Student, then click Sign-In with Google. If it asks, your class code is: 54654304 |
Sign-In Tip: Click Link above. If you do not have a code.org account enter your information and hit Try Now. If you have an account, chose sign in with existing account and use the 6 digit code: RRTBBJ, then click Try Now. |
Sign-In Tip: Click Link above. If you do not have a code.org account enter your information and hit Try Now. If you have an account, chose sign in with existing account and use the 6 digit code: XNDLWS, then click Try Now. |
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Tech: Chromebook, tablets, phones |
Tech: Chromebook, tablets, phones |
Tech: Chromebook |
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Comfortable-I have used a block programming language like Scratch
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Design your own custom dragon, then use programming to guide it through fun puzzles on its quest for treasure and coins! You'll have to navigate through complex castles, find power-ups, and conquer knights to get all the treasure. |
Make your own top-down arcade shooter game. Start by programming the fish to move up and down when the arrow keys are pressed, then code the sharks to swim across the screen. You'll personalize the game by adding custom assets for the hero, the villain, and the background. Your game could be set at the beach, in the forest, or even in outer space! |
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Sign-In Tip: Click Link above, Click Sign-In, Student, then click Sign-In with Google. If it asks, your class code is: 54654304 |
Sign-In Tip: Click Link above, Click Sign-In, Student, then click Sign-In with Google. If it asks, your class code is: 54654304 |
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Tech: Chromebook, Any Web Browser
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Tech: Chromebook, Any Web Browser |
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Advanced- I want to learn a different language than Blocky
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Learn JavaScript |
Learn Python |
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CodeCombat: Escape the Dungeon! Choose
your hero and code your way through the ogre patrols, lava pits, and laser
beams of Kithgard Dungeon. Level up, earn gems, and loot magic items to
unlock new programming powers!
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Learn Python to help Fletch collect the satchels of pixie dust to unlock the mysteries of the jungle and restore the islands to their original beauty. You'll use Python commands and syntax to solve puzzles as you navigate Fletch through the islands and avoid the carnivorous plants. Along the way, you'll practice computational and algorithmic thinking skills. |
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Sign-In Tip: Click Link above, Continue, then Sign-in with Google. |
Sign-In Tip: Click Link above, Click Sign-In, Student, then click Sign-In with Google. If it asks, your class code is: 54654304
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Tech: Chromebook, Any Web Browser |
Tech: Chromebook, Any Web Browser |
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