Resources
All the latest updates, podcasts, tools, and online guides to help facilitate your computer science classroom experience, in-person or online.
CSEL and BootUp present "Powering up: Computer Science for Every Learner Through Culturally Responsive Professional Development"
In collaboration with CS for Success and National Louis University, BootUp is excited to present our research project “Powering up: Computer Science for Every Learner Through Culturally Responsive Professional Development”. This project is aims to enhance knowledge on teaching introductory computer science (CS) to English Learners (ELs) effectively in two Illinois school districts. Supporting and developing key concepts in CS and computational thinking (CT) embedded across various subject areas, this project seeks to support inclusive and comprehensive learning for ELs.
Investing in the Future: A Ten-Year Strategy for Transforming K-5 CS & AI Education
It is imperative young learners have foundational CS and AI knowledge—critical competencies for success in an increasingly digital economy. BootUp PD proposes a $25 million investment over 10 years to expand K-5 CS and AI education nationwide.
Bring Computer Science to Your Classroom this Black History Month!
Bring Computer Science to Your Classroom this Black History Month with our Scratch activities!
Join us at i-STEM Summer Institutes in Idaho!
Idaho educators can join BootUp PD at i-STEM as we explore CS integration with local industry through physical computing!
Celebrate Valentines Day with our Valentines Day Card Photo Editor!
Celebrate Valentines Day with our Valentines Day Card Photo Editor in Scratch!
Other Resources
Integration Studios
In addition to the integration suggestions in our lesson plans and our discussion forum, our Scratch account has several studios that demonstrate the potential for integrating projects with Scratch.
Complete List of Lesson Plans
Use this document to quickly access all of our ScratchJr and Scratch lesson plans and coder resources.
Unplugged Resources
This spreadsheet is a curated list of more than 100 unplugged lesson plans and resources for elementary coders.
Remote Learning Resources
We’ve compiled some resources to help districts, teachers, and families cope with the rise of school closures around the nation.
