iBlocks Project Based Learning Objective:

It’s crucial that today’s students become fluent in computer science skills and concepts. In this Coding a Classification System PBL (Project-Based Learning) iBlock, students will build their computer science fluency as they conduct research on a topic of their choosing and develop a fully functional coding application to help them gain a better understanding of their research. Students will utilize computer programming software to go through the process of finding, organizing, classifying, and presenting research. In addition, students will create a visual and written plan for the logic of their program and create a fully functional program that takes user input and answers the student’s original question.

• Grade Band: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
• Primary Focus: ES: Programing   |   MS, HS: Physical Computing, Computer Programming
• Secondary Focus: ES: Research   |   MS, HS: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving
• Additional Foci: Advanced Literacy, Transferable Skills, Social-Emotional Learning
• Suggested Product Category: Physical Computing
• Teq Product Alignment: ClassVR, Piper (Specific Tech. Required for ES version)
• Academic Alignment: Coding, Computer Science, Science, STEM
• CTE Alignment: Digital Technology