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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Native Words: Code Talking

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how members of many Native American tribes became a vital part of America's efforts during World War I and World War II, divising codes that were never broken by the enemy. Includes examples of encoded words.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Dress Code and Me

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Make learning relevant as learners express their opinion about the school dress code. Students will write an opinion letter to our Superintendent sharing their opinion of the dress code. The guided practice is about the teacher dress...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Hammurabi?s Code: What Does It Tell Us About Old Babylonia?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete lesson unit on Hammurabi?s Code, for Grades 9-12.
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Other

Iabc Code of Ethics for Professional Communicators

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the code of ethics for professional communicators.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Cracking the Code of Life [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Biotechnology Institute, in conjunction with a special titled, "Cracking the Code of Life" from NOVA/WGBH television, presents this issue dedicated to explorations of the human genome, one of the most exciting and provocative areas...
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Apple

Apple.com: Teaching Code

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Apple, Inc. discusses the importance of teaching children to code. Links are provided for the following supports: Everyone Can Code; Develop in Swift; and Swift Coding Clubs.
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Other

Computers for Creativity: Building With Code

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using the Khan Academy Computer Science platform, sixth graders at Los Altos School District build using code. They create art by writing programs in a JavaScript implementation of the Processing language called Processing.js.
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Other

Pearson Education: Athletic Code of Conduct: Snowboarding

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity, students will analyze the rules of snowboarding as established by the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) in order to help them develop an athletic code of conduct for elementary school students. This...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Universal Genetic Code

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore DNA in this tutorial. Learn about its structure, function, and why it is considered the universal code.
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Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Dna Code Bracelet

For Students 9th - 10th
For this activity, students create a bracelet of beads using DNA code. Each letter represents an amino acid and is three beads. The authors suggest that even younger students would enjoy this activity, although older students will...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Binary Code

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students will learn how to write numbers and words in binary form in order to understand that patterns can be used to transfer information. Resources include a video explanation and examples of student work.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Tynker Hour of Code: Trail Blazer

For Students K - 1st
Students apply geometry concepts to create patterns and shapes while they learn computer programming.
Interactive
Other

Drum Roll: e.a.k. (Erase All Kittens)

For Students 3rd - 6th
Erase All Kittens is a free, open source game where students must change the code in order to rescue kittens. Arca is a tiny outcast creature whose only friends are the kittens. When all the kittens go missing, Arca sets out on a journey...
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Code.org

Code.org: Lesson 2: Persistence & Frustration: Stevie and the Big Project

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this lesson, students will develop an understanding of what it means to be frustrated while working on a large project. It's possible that not every student will experience frustration with this activity, but there are many...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Ww2 Navajo Code Talkers

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the role of Navajo Code Talkers in WW2 through a summary and 27 detailed facts.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Color Code Resistor

For Students 9th - 10th
This resistor color code activity allows you to change the resistance value with a slider and then determine the third digit, multiplier, and tolerance, providing the final resistance in ohms. It allows you to view how the passing...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Spy Techniques of the Revolutionary War: Culper Code Book

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a primary source and transcript students decipher and create historically-accurate spy communications like those used by George Washington and the Culper Spy ring in the American Revolutionary War.
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Code.org

Code.org: Cs Fundamentals: Lesson 6: Processing

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners complete two unplugged card sorting activities to explore the meaning of processing and its relationship to problem-solving.
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Code.org

Code.org: Cs Fundamentals: Input and Output

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students consider a number of computing devices to determine what types of inputs and outputs they use.
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Code.org

Code.org: Careers in Tech

For Students 9th - 10th
Careers in computer science and technology can be fun and rewarding. Find out what a person working in these fields does.
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Code.org

Code Studio: Call a Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Calls a user defined function that takes no parameters, and optionally generates a return value.
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Other

Learn to Code With Me: The 4 Data Structures Every New Developer Should Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the four data structures evident inbn computer programming.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Journey Into Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Where Is Water Found on Earth?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Water on Earth comes in many different forms. Students will collaborate as a team to locate forms of water on Earth. This in-depth lesson utilizes technology, specifically QR codes, to go on a hunt for where water is located on Earth...

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