Curious Little Apps :: Kodable Overview As technology progresses the need for computing and coding skills rises and the developers of this app have responded by creating a kid-friendly app called Kodable. This free version of Kodable introduces children to programming in a simple and fun way. The concept is basic in that kids direct cute little fuzz balls through 30 different mazes by problem solving and creating sequential instructions for them. Throughout the app the mazes become more difficult and kids are required to ‘think’ more and more like programmers. We agree with SurfScore in that the earlier children are exposed to the world of programming the better. Learning outcome Kodable improves children’s problem solving ability through encouraging them to visualise and plan sequences of events. This app suits children who thrive on a challenge and enjoy engaging in problem solving activities. Usability More info This app enables children to: Parents: Fun factor Negatives We can’t seem to find one. The Bottom Line
Cargo-Bot for iPad Basics of Space Flight The people of Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory create, manage, and operate NASA projects of exploration throughout our solar system and beyond. Basics of Space Flight is a tutorial designed primarily to help operations people identify the range of concepts associated with deep space missions, and grasp the relationships among them. It also enjoys popularity with college and high-school students and faculty, and people everywhere who are interested in interplanetary space flight. This website attempts to offer a broad scope, but limited depth, as a robust framework to accommodate further training or investigation. Basics of Space Flight is intended to be used online via the worldwide web ( Interplanetary exploration begins . . .
The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites Easy Scratch Project Ideas for Kids | Computer Programming for Kids Scratch is an amazing programming environment for children to learn about computer programming. It’s graphical environment is so easy that most of us and kids as young as in 2nd grade will know how to work with it in less than an hour. Almost all kids and adults interested in computer programming will like to do more with it and in the process we may need some easy and interesting Scratch project ideas. There are thousand of projects are shared on Scratch website but let’s make a list over here to start with. This list shows beginner’s level Scratch project ideas. If you have already installed Scratch on your computer you will like to explore following Scratch projects. 1. We will keep updating this list.
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Program a Friend Activity courtesy of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s Vernier Technology Lab Time: 10 – 30 minutes Grade level: 1 – 8 Summary Working in pairs, students learn basic computer programming and software engineering concepts by building an obstacle course, then steering a blindfolded friend through it by using a series of commands. Learning objectives After doing this activity, students should be able to: Recognize that computer programs boil down to a series of yes/no commands.Break a task or process into little steps.Understand that making errors and correcting them is part of the iterative design process.Improve on a product or process based on observations and field testing. Standards National Science Education Standards Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications. International Technology Education Association Standards H. Common Core State Mathematics Standards Numbers and Operations in Base 10; Understand place value [grades 1- 5]. Motivation Materials
Gamestar Mechanic 10 NASA Inventions You Might Use Every Day In 1958, President Eisenhower signed the Space Act, officially creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. From the beginning, the purpose for the new branch extended beyond space ships and moon boots. The law stipulated that its research and advancements should benefit all people, and in its 50-year history, NASA has certainly fulfilled that role. Although most people today will never set foot on the moon, everyone likely comes in contact with a NASA by-product every day. Partnering with various research teams and companies, NASA continues to spawn a vast array of new technologies and products that have improved our daily lives. Each year since 1976, NASA has published a list of every commercialized technology and product linked to its research. But it doesn't take a rocket scientist to use many of these so-called spinoffs. NASA research extends beyond space flight into our everyday lives.Image Credit: Joe Drivas/Getty Images 10. Even celebs have teeth problems. 9.
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