A busy day at the Pet Vet leads to fun as you and Barbie help a variety of pets through their very first checkups. From guiding pets into the Examination Room to diagnosing their sniffles, boo-boos, and itches, you’ll find every puzzle has a solution to make the pets feel better than ever!
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Students solve several coding puzzles and learn to use basic programming concepts such as loops and conditional statements.
CCSS-ELA: RF.K.1, RF.K.4, RF.1.4.A, RF.2.4.A, RF.3.4.A, RF.4.4.A
CCSS-Math: MP.1, K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.5
CSTA: 1A-AP-09, 1A-AP-10, 1A-AP-11, 1A-AP-14, 1B-AP-10
CS CA: K-2.AP.10, K-2.AP.12, K-2.AP.13, 3-5.AP.10, 3-5.AP.12, 3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.17
ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hour of Code™?
The Hour of Code™ is a global movement designed to introduce students of all ages to computer science and programming. It consists of one-hour tutorials that are accessible to beginners and aim to demonstrate that anyone can learn to code.
Who can participate in the Hour of Code?
Anyone can participate in the Hour of Code, including students, teachers, parents, and individuals of all ages. Tutorials are available for various age groups and skill levels, from young children to adults.
Do I need any prior coding experience to join the Hour of Code?
No prior coding experience is necessary to participate in the Hour of Code. The tutorials are designed to be beginner-friendly and are suitable for people who have never coded before.
How can I organize a Tynker Hour of Code event at my school or community center?
To organize an Hour of Code event, visit Tynker's Hour of Code page and explore the resources available for educators and organizers. You can find lesson plans and step-by-step guides to help you set up a successful event.
What resources are available for teachers and parents to support Tynker Hour of Code?
Tynker Hour of Code offers teachers and parents various resources, including a Teacher Planning Guide, lesson plans, activity guides, and community forums. These resources are designed to help educators and parents facilitate coding sessions and encourage children to learn computer science.
What devices do I need to participate?
Each Hour of Code™ student needs a desktop, laptop, or Chromebook with an internet connection and an up-to-date browser. No downloads are required. Students can work in pairs on the same device if not enough devices are available.
How do I set up a classroom?
If you’re a Tynker teacher, you may have already completed this step – nice work! For those who still need to get set up: take 2 minutes to create a Tynker account and add a classroom for your students. We provide all the scaffolded content, so your work is done! Once you’re signed in, visit "MY CLASSES" inside your dashboard to get started with Hour of Code™ games.
How do I set up student rosters?
How do I add students to my classroom?
Once you set up a classroom, you can add students and assign programming puzzle game lessons through your teacher dashboard. You can import students to a single classroom, add them to multiple classrooms, manually create individual Tynker accounts, or have your students add themselves using a class code.
What do I get in my Tynker teacher dashboard?
Your teacher dashboard is where you can access all your teacher guides, answer keys, student metrics, and certificates. You can see just how much your students are coding and even help them if they get stuck! You can print out personalized achievement certificates for each student at the end of an Hour of Code.