Alyssa Amell

This unplugged coding activity challenges you to encode different words into binary code. In this activity you will explore the computational thinking methods of decomposition. You will break down the word or words you select into single letters and encode it into Binary code using the Binary Code Key to create a secret message!

In this tutorial, we will be exploring sustainable polyculture crop production systems by learning how-to plant a traditional Haudenosaunee Three Sisters Garden. We will learn about the cultural and historical importance as well as the agricultural science behind the companion planting of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash).

Additional tips for improving workflow and solving common problems when making pixel art for games and applications in GraphicsGale.

In this Pixel Power series, Ian MacLean will be taking learners along with him to learn more about pixel art, and how to improving your workflow in GraphicsGale.

In this quick tutorial, you will learn how to manipulate sprite sizes to create a scene transition animation in Scratch.

In this tutorial, you will learn about the differences between vector graphics and raster graphics (also called bitmap graphics or pixel graphics) and how they are used in Scratch as well as how to use Inkscape to make vector-based art for use in Scratch.

In this Scratch Mix and Match bonus challenge, we’ll look at what works and what doesn’t work when you want to make a sprite hide and then be found.

This unplugged coding activity challenges learners to decode a secret message written in binary code. In this activity learners will explore the computational thinking methods of decomposition. Learners will break down the binary code to represent single letters then arrange them in the blanks to uncover the secret message.

Scratch Mix and Match Cards Challenge #3. Making your own games in Scratch is a fun way to learn how to code! Accept the challenge and make a game or story with at least two of the three Mix and Match cards for this challenge!

In this activity learners will create their very own race car using recycled and other materials. Learners will also explore the idea of storing energy in an elastic band and how we can use that energy to move their engineered race car forward.

In this short tutorial, you will learn how to use Scratch’s “Backpack” feature to move code and sprites between projects.

This unplugged activity is an outdoor activity that is geared towards a younger audience and focuses on algorithms. Learners will further explore algorithms and how they are used in our daily routines. Learners will design their own algorithms that will be used to guide people across a hopscotch court.

This maker activity explores game design and STEAM education. You will design, create and build a foosball table top game using recycled materials and other materials.

Scratch Mix and Match Cards Challenge #2 Learn how to make your own game with the Scratch Mix and Match Cards. Accept the challenge and make a game or story with the cards for this challenge!

In this tutorial, you will learn to create an updatable number readout using custom numbers in Scratch, through learning to manage Scratch clones as well as through using Scratch’s custom block (“My Blocks) feature.

In these video tutorials learners will be introduced to topics such as rendering, photo editing, effects, lighting, transparent images, layer use, and more.

This unplugged activity is geared towards a younger audience with the intention of introducing basic coding terminology through a Kriss Kross Puzzle.

Learn how to use the basic tools in Inkscape to create a vector art using a reference image.

Are you a fan of pixel art? In this lesson we take pixel art and make it 3D using voxels! Learn how to use Magicavoxel and create a world of your own.

Students will learn how to use the 3D modeling program SketchUp to create a building.

Blender is a 3D modelling program and can be very complex if you don’t know what menus to use. Learn how to navigate Blender and create 3D models.