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Empowering all students through free computer science clubs
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Why Computer Science?
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Computer science is “creating.”
Computer science is not “consuming.”
Computer science is the design and creation of computer programs via logical
instructions.
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graph courtesy of code.org
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graph courtesy of code.org
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CS has a diversity problem...
Source
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Familiarity with a subject can generate interest and curiosity while establishing a sense of competency.
Source: Women Who Choose Computer Science
Early Exposure
Ultimately, the only way to get more people into Computer Science is to start early.
- Larry Page
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About CS FirstGoogle Proprietary
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Each theme contains 10 hours of content across 8 sessions.Different themed clubs can run back-to-back throughout the year.
Themed clubs attract students with varied interests.
Game Design Art Storytelling Fashion & Design
Music & Sound Friends Social Media Sports
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Club ParticipantsAbout CS First
Host
GurusVolunteers who lead the club
Club MembersMiddle school students (Grade 6-8)
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VolunteersAbout CS First
Our gurus are...
● Parents/Guardians
● High School students
● CS First alumni
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Club StructureGoogle Proprietary
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10 min
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55 min
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5 min
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5 min
sOpening Discussion
Showcase Projects
Work Time
Closing Discussion
Club Structure
“Who can raise their hand and tell me what we did last time?”
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10 min
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55 min
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Showcase Projects
Work Time
Closing Discussion
Club Structure
Gurus showcase a project from the last club session.
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10 min
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5 min
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Showcase Projects
Work Time
Closing Discussion
Club Structure
Club members watch videos and build their project for the day.Sample video
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Showcase Projects
Work Time
Closing Discussion
Club Structure
Gurus answer questions and engage with individual students.
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Showcase Projects
Work Time
Closing Discussion
Club Structure
“Shoutout to Ms. Heather, thanks for supportingmy idea!”
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10 min
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55 min
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5 min
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5 min
sOpening Discussion
Showcase Projects
Work Time
Closing Discussion
Club Structure
“What was challenging about today? How did you work through that challenge?”
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A day in the life
Intro Core Add-on
Example Student Project
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Starting a ClubGoogle Proprietary
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What You NeedStarting a Club
What We Provide
● One computer per student with internet
● Headphones for individualized learning
● Teacher hosts or volunteers to supervise and facilitate the club
Passports, badges, lesson plans, solutions, marketing posters, website tools, and more.
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Student Projects
Additional Links
Music Video by csf1324Music Video by csf1437Tarbosaurus Bataar by csf1477
VideosCS First Promo VideoScratch Project Montage
