Coding & Animations

We have been busy in the Innovation Lab. Take a look at what the kids have been doing these past few weeks.

All classes enjoyed a Computer Science Themed Breakout called Stop the Pigeon upon return from break. In two groups they utilized teamwork skills and problem solving to decode a series of challenges with a computational thinking theme. Solving algorithms to break out of the box! 

Fifth graders have wrapped up their Avatar project, learning about file types like png and gif as they got creative with Google Slides. We will continue to incorporate their creations in future projects. Check out these beauties below or click here.

The sixth graders are busy learning some basic coding with MakeCode and Micro:bits. Though there are many coding platforms to choose from we are focused on MakeCode.Microbit.org. Students have explored 3 new programs, Rolling a DIE, Shaking a Magic-8 Ball, and most recently the radio feature to play Marco Polo. For each of these 3 projects, we began with a simple version before adding enhancements while getting more familiar with the code. Give some a try below. Missing the DIE from your favorite boardgame? Don't let that stop you. Open up your child's digital DIE and let the games begin.

Name	Play It
DIE with Numbers	Click to Play
DIE with LEDs	Click to Play
Magic 3 with Icons	Click to Play
Magic 8 with Strings	Click to Play
Radio Radio	Click to Play
Marco Polo	Click to Play