CSEdWeek (December 4-8) is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. GCPS actively supports computer science learning and pathways to prepare students for careers taking shape now and in the future. This year’s CSEdWeek theme is #ImpactsInCS.

Why should we celebrate CSEdWeek?

    Create excitement and interest around Computer Science (CS)
    Expose students to CS opportunities who may not be taking CS courses
    Promote CS opportunities in your community
    Foster computational thinking and creativity skills
    Spark student interest in career opportunities

Want to celebrate at home? Check out these resources!

Get hands-on with CS “unplugged” activities: Give kids a break from technology while still teaching exciting and engaging CS skills. CS First and Code.org have many activities.
Engage in the Hour of Code: Check out Code.org’s Hour of Code page, which allows you to filter through hundreds of activities based on subject, technology available, length, age, and more. You can check out other great Hour of Code activities using these resources:

• Kodable (prek+)
• CS First with Google (grade 3+)
• Microsoft Makecode (grade 4+)
• CodeHS (grade 6+)