Pinnguaq
About the Author
Pinnguaq Association, a not-for-profit organization, incorporates STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) into unique learning applications that promote storytelling, health, wellness and growth with rural and remote communities. At its core, Pinnguaq embraces diversity and creates opportunities in order to empower all people.
Computer Fundamentals, Other
These unplugged activities are geared towards a younger audience with the intention of introducing basic coding concepts.
Series Episodes
Unplugged Coding: Binary Encoding
Grade 1 – Grade 3
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!
Introduction to Coding Vocabulary: Memory Match Card Game
Primary – Grade 6
This unplugged activity is geared towards a younger audience with the intention of introducing basic coding terminology through a memory matching card game.
Unplugged Coding: Introduction To Coding – Story Map Sequence
Primary – Grade 3
This unplugged activity is geared towards a younger audience and focuses on sequences. Learners will further explore sequences and how we can recognize them all around us such as in storybooks!
Craft Stick Puzzle
Primary – Grade 3
This unplugged coding activity challenges learners to decode their own puzzles. In this activity, learners will explore the computational methods of pattern recognition and algorithmic thinking.
Unplugged Coding: Binary Decoding
Grade 1 – Grade 3
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.
Unplugged Coding: Hopscotch
Grade 1 – Grade 3
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.
Introduction to Coding Terminology: Kriss Kross Puzzle
Primary – Grade 6
This unplugged activity is geared towards a younger audience with the intention of introducing basic coding terminology through a Kriss Kross Puzzle.
