Dice and Data Activity for Virtual Instruction Dice and Data Activity from Module 1 Lesson 4. Adapted for use in a synchronous instructional setting.
Facilitator Resources (from 2019) This is a set of resources to help Facilitators prepare for Workshops.
My Robotic Friends (cups activity) This is the cups activity by Thinkersmith (later part of Code.org)
What's Represented? These exercises ask the learner to identify abstractions in the computer model as compared to a diagram or image of a natural phenomenon.
Computational Thinking for Youth in Action (2011) This is an early paper of Computational Thinking that has a lot of traction. It's where we first describe the Use-Modify-Create trajectory.
Application of the Occupational Analysis of Computational Thinking-Enabled STEM Professionals as a Program Assessment Tool (2012) Journal of Computational Science Education (2012)
Trailblazers Activity for Virtual Instruction The Trailblazers activity from Module 1 - Lesson 3 modified to be done in a synchronous virtual learning environment.
Developing a framework for computational thinking from a disciplinary perspective (2018) Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Thinking Education 2018. Hong Kong: The Education University of Hong Kong.
Developing and Using Models - NGSS Science and Engineering Practices A K-12 progression of the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models. Performance Expectations that make use of this Science and Engineering Practice - https://ngss.nsta.org/Practices.aspx?id=2
Investigating Fairness in Machine Learning Applications This is a mini-AI curriculum developed for a CSTA conference workshop.
Neural Network Game This is a presentation / activity presented at AAAI/AI4k12 2019 on teaching about neural networks through a participatory simulation.
CSTA-Compiled Resources to Support Teaching During COVID-19 Compiled a list of resources to help CS teachers support their students remotely.
Teacher Guide for Hosting Synchronous Online Learning Sessions A guide of practical tips and procedures for running effective live online learning sessions (aka Synchronous Online Learning).
ModelBEST Module 1 - Introduction to Modeling and Simulation This is a 5th grade module from Model BEST
Experimental Design Form A printable copy of the experimental design form, used in Project GUTS CS in Science Modules, for students to plan an experiment, including identifying variables, planning data collection and analysis, and interpretation.
