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Intro to coding with these immersive self paced courses

Block Coding for HiFive Course

Beginner Level
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10 Lessons
42 Activities

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Recommended for Ages 8+

Web iPad

No Prerequisites

Tynker Code Blocks

Tynker's visual code blocks are a great way for beginners to code, without needing to remember how to type syntax. By dragging and dropping code blocks together, young coders can produce vividly complex programs and games in our proprietary app, which includes support for graphics, sound, physics, and more.

What Kids Learn

  • Lists
  • Networking
  • Sensor Control
  • advanced events
  • advanced math
  • advanced messaging
  • advanced variables
  • conditional loops
  • function parameters
  • functions
  • game design
  • input/output
  • music and instruments
  • sequencing
  • simple conditionals
  • simple costume handling
  • simple events
  • simple loops
  • simple variables
  • string handling

How Kids Learn with Tynker

Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

Game-Based Learning

Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

Interactive Assessments

Quick practice quizzes and assessment tests evaluate a child's comprehension of subjects taught.

Captivating Topics

There's always something to learn with multiple subjects, projects, and coding languages available.

System Requirements

Online courses require a desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet connection and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required.

The Wayward World

Introduction into the world of the HiFive.

5 Activities:

  • TARDIS Troubles
  • What is Tynker?
  • Your First Steps
  • Touchdown on Bayla
  • Open Sesame

A New Tool

Follow the Doctor as she explores the new planet, Bayla, and learn about HiFive Basics.

4 Activities:

  • Bayla
  • HiFive Basics
  • Basics Puzzle
  • Compass

Musica Stellarum

Using simple loops and pin outputs, create your own piano!

4 Activities:

  • Who Said That?
  • Pins and Loops
  • Pins Puzzle
  • Music Box

Doctor's Best Friend

Learn to use the on-board HiFive sensors and control a virtual robot.

4 Activities:

  • I Have Spoken
  • Conditionals and Sensors
  • Rover Adventure
  • Rover Controller

Time Warp

Learn about variables, operators, and strings while uncovering secrets about Bayla.

4 Activities:

  • Cave Origins
  • Variables and Variable Accessories
  • Keeping Score
  • Variable Game

Nice to Meet Who

Variables are so chapter 5! Learn how to store several values at once with lists.

4 Activities:

  • Who Are You?
  • Lists, Lists, Lists
  • Prepare for Liftoff
  • Lifeform Scanner

Function Junction

Learn about one of the most powerful programming tools: functions.

4 Activities:

  • Spaceship Troubles
  • Functions
  • Nano Tube Robotics
  • Functional Pilot

Stormy Weather

Using the HiFive's built in WiFi you will learn networking basics.

4 Activities:

  • Don't Rock the Ship
  • The Big Leagues
  • Networking Practice
  • Weather Box

Regrowth

Learn some helpful math and programming tricks as the Doctor restores Bayla.

4 Activities:

  • Crystal Growth
  • Mod Expo
  • Mod Animation
  • Mood Crystal

Escape

Learn how to use game loops to help make games on the HiFive.

5 Activities:

  • The End of the Line
  • Game Structure
  • Sprite Puzzle
  • Meteor Storm
  • Finale

Lists

Networking

Sensor Control

advanced events

advanced math

advanced messaging

advanced variables

conditional loops

function parameters

functions

game design

input/output

music and instruments

sequencing

simple conditionals

simple costume handling

simple events

simple loops

simple variables

string handling

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