Coding For Kids For Dummies

An easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts for kids Coding For Kids For Dummies breaks coding into a seriesof small projects, each designed to teachelementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build agame, application, or other tool. In this his hands-on, friendlyguide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that hasbeen designed specifically for kids, showing them how to create theprojects provided in the book as well as how to implement them intotheir own creative work. Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education,Coding For Kids For Dummies explains to kids in plainEnglish how to apply the math and logic skills they already have tothe subject of coding. In no time, they'll be grasping basic codingconcepts, completing their very own technical feats, and armingthemselves with the computer science experience and know-how toprepare for a future working with technology. Lay-flat binding allows for easy access as students work onprojects Full-color, large-print design make the information moreapproachable to kids Kids interested in computer science get a competitive edge The author has dedicated her career to enhancing coding andother STEM education in schools If you're a student who wants to learn coding, a parent whowants to help your kid pursue an interest in coding, or a teacherwho is in need of a supplemental course book for your computerscience class, Coding For Kids For Dummies has youcovered.

Autorentext

Camille McCue, PhD is a veteran STEM educator who has teletaught for NASA and PBS and instructed math, tech, and engineering in the classroom. She currently directs a College Bound program and teaches coding basics in Las Vegas, NV.

Klappentext

• Create Games and Apps
• Customize Your Projects
• Learn Real Coding Skills
  A coding book for kids!

Do you know how to write code to create your own computer games and applications? This book shares 15 projects designed to teach the basics of coding while you follow step-by-step projects. When you're finished, you can proudly brag I made this!!!

• Dive right in download the MicroWorlds EX trial and start writing simple code
• Make it your own add your personal touches to the projects
• Build the skills show off new coding and math know-how to your friends, parents, and teachers
  FOR KIDS

The fun and easy way for kids to learn new skills on their own!

Or with a little help from friends, family, and teachers.

Zusammenfassung
An easy-to-grasp introduction to coding concepts for kids Coding For Kids For Dummies breaks coding into a series of small projects, each designed to teach elementary-to-middle-school-aged students a core concept to build a game, application, or other tool. In this his hands-on, friendly guide readers will get access to a leading coding tool that has been designed specifically for kids, showing them how to create the projects provided in the book as well as how to implement them into their own creative work.

Written by a teacher and leading advocate of coding education, Coding For Kids For Dummies explains to kids in plain English how to apply the math and logic skills they already have to the subject of coding. In no time, they'll be grasping basic coding concepts, completing their very own technical feats, and arming themselves with the computer science experience and know-how to prepare for a future working with technology.

• Lay-flat binding allows for easy access as students work on projects
• Full-color, large-print design make the information more approachable to kids
• Kids interested in computer science get a competitive edge
• The author has dedicated her career to enhancing coding and other STEM education in schools
  If you're a student who wants to learn coding, a parent who wants to help your kid pursue an interest in coding, or a teacher who is in need of a supplemental course book for your computer science class, Coding For Kids For Dummies has you covered.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Week 1: Basic Drawing, Motion, and Text Handling 5

Project 0: Getting Started with Coding 7

Project 1: Ar t Toy 19

Project 2: Mini Golf 44

Project 3: Sketcher Etcher 71

Week 2: Motion, Animating Shapes, and Reacting to Input 89

Project 4: Horse Race 91

Project 5: Winter Wonderland 112

Project 6: Sports Vote 134

Week 3: Variables: Counting and Conditionals 149

Project 7: Happy Birthday 151

Project 8: Number Guessing Computer 168

Project 9: Monster Mashup 190

Week 4: Keyboard Control and Shooters 211

Project 10: Viral Outbreak 213

Project 11: UFO Pilot 230

Project 12: Squid Ink 255

Week 5: Advanced Coding 285

Project 13: Rock, Paper, Scissors 287

Project 14: Where's Wallace Walrus? 305

Project 15: Traffic Dodge 326

Index 353