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Space Quest puzzle
Help the astronaut find a new spaceship in this game-based Hour of Code activity. Kids learn to code by solving beginner-friendly coding puzzles. Grades 1+
Activity Details
Choose an astronaut, then guide your character across an unfamiliar landscape. Collect the scattered belongings by solving beginner-friendly coding puzzles. You'll encounter aliens and obstacles as you search for a ship to bring your astronaut home.
Teacher Notes
In these 23 coding puzzles, students will learn core programming concepts such as loops and conditionals.
Teacher Guide | Answer Key (Chinese Simplified, Japanese, Spanish, English, French, German)
Standards
CCSS-ELA: 3.RI.3, 4.RI.3, 3.RI.5, 3.RF.4, 4.RF.4, 3.L.4
CSTA: L1:3.CT.1, L1:6.CT.1, L1:6.CPP.1, L1:6.CPP.5, L1:6.CPP.6
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| Grades | 1+ |
|---|---|
| Programming language | Tynker Blocks, JavaScript, Python, Swift |
| Experience | Beginner |
| Activity type | Self-led Tutorial |
| Length | 60 mins |
| Languages | Chinese Simplified, Japanese, Spanish, English, French, German | Runs on: Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser |
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