π» Computers and coding
A computer isn't just for games: here children learn to use it skillfully, to think step by step like a programmer and to keep themselves safe online.
π» Computers and coding
Discover the computer
- π₯οΈParts of a computerLearn the parts of a computer and what each one does. Tap a card to find out whether it's an input or an output device.π Kindergarten β Year 4
- βComputer parts quizRead the question and pick the right answer.π Year 1 β Year 5
- πMix screen colorsEvery color on the screen is a mix of red, green and blue light. Change the strength of the three lights to make the color asked for.π Year 2 β Year 6
Mouse and keyboard
- π±οΈMouse practicePractice with the mouse: click, double-click and drag. It works with touch too!π Kindergarten β Year 2
- β¨οΈKeyboard practicePress the lit-up letter on your keyboard, or on the screen.π Year 1 β Year 6
- π£Icons and shortcutsWhat does this icon mean? What does this shortcut do? Pick the right answer.π Year 1 β Year 6
Coding
- πPut the steps in orderA computer follows steps in order. Tap the steps in the right order to write the program, then press βRunβ.π Kindergarten β Year 4
- π€Program the robotWrite a program with the arrows so the robot reaches the battery, then press βRunβ. Watch out for the rocks!π Year 1 β Year 5
- π’Binary numbersA computer counts with only 0 and 1! Flip the cards until the dots showing add up to the number asked for.π Year 3 β Year 6
- π¦Pixel artA picture on the screen is made of tiny squares called pixels. The digit 1 means βcolor itβ and 0 means βleave it whiteβ.π Year 2 β Year 6
- πLoops in codingInstead of writing the same command many times, we tell the computer: βrepeatβ. Find the program that makes the necklace.π Year 1 β Year 6
- πIfβ¦ elseA computer decides with conditions: βifβ¦, do this, else do thatβ. Read the rule and put each thing in the right box.π Kindergarten β Year 4
The internet and email
- π¦The packets' journeyThe message is split into packets. Guide each packet from your computer π» to the server π₯οΈ by tapping neighboring routers, and avoid the broken ones π§.π Year 2 β Year 6
- ποΈBe the server!You are the server! Devices ask for pages: quickly send each one the page it asked for, and if you don't have it, answer β404β.π Year 1 β Year 6
- βοΈWrite an emailWrite the address, subject and message as in a real email program, then send it and watch its journey to the inbox.π Year 2 β Year 6
- π£Real message or trick?Open the inbox and read each message: is it safe or a trick?π Year 3 β Year 6