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Sites for Learning to Code

Code.org
Launched in 2013, Code.org® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science.

Class code: KDPTSH
Codecademy.com
Codecademy is an online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in programming languages like Python, PHP, JavaScript, and Ruby, as well as markup languages including HTML and CSS.
Code Combat
Learn to code by playing a game!
Gamestar Mechanic
Students learn the principles of game design by playing games. After playing their way through the lessons, students can create their own games.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
Pencil Code
Visual programming app that lets users move between Scratch-like coding blocks and text-based code.
Scratch
Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. From MIT and the NSF.
Turtle Academy
Programming principles in a fun and easy way using LOGO. Program the turtle to draw pictures.

Computer Hardware Chart
Use this chart to help identify what's inside a computer.

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Cool Stuff 2.0 by John Woodcock; Chris Woodford; Darren Awuah (Illustrator)
Call Number: 600 W
ISBN: 0756632072
Publication Date: 2007-09-17
Cool Stuff Exploded by Chris Woodford; Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Call Number: 608
ISBN: 0756640288
Publication Date: 2008-09-15
High-Tech DIY Projects with 3D Printing by Maggie Murphy
Call Number: 621.9 M
ISBN: 1477766766
Publication Date: 2014-07-15
How Does a Touch Screen Work? by Leon Gray
Call Number: 621.39 Gra
ISBN: 1482403897
Publication Date: 1900-01-01
High-Tech DIY Projects with Flying Objects by Maggie Murphy
Call Number: 621.43 M
ISBN: 1477766790
Publication Date: 2014-07-15
High-Tech DIY Projects with Electronics, Sensors, and LEDs by Maggie Murphy
Call Number: 621.381 M
ISBN: 1477766782
Publication Date: 2014-07-15
High-Tech DIY Projects with Microcontrollers by Maggie Murphy
Call Number: 629.8 M
ISBN: 1477766774
Publication Date: 2014-07-15
High-Tech DIY Projects with Robotics by Maggie Murphy
Call Number: 629.8 M
ISBN: 1477766758
Publication Date: 2014-07-15
High-Tech DIY Projects with Musical Instruments by Maggie Murphy
Call Number: 784.1920 M
ISBN: 1477766804
Publication Date: 2014-07-15