During these five days, students will learn the basics of computer science using Code.org, Makecode and Scratch. 

Our philosophies at TechWise Academy:
1) Embrace Mistakes - Coding provides immediate feedback to the learner to correct any mistakes along the way. Mistakes are part of the process of learning. 
2) Enjoy Learning - We use fun characters and games to make the learning fun for your student. We know that students learn better when they enjoy the process.
3) Explore Computer Science - We want to expose the problem solving techniques used in computer science to every child. We know every student will not be programmers one day; however, we want to give tools that can be used across any field of study or career. 

Below is a rough breakdown of what we will cover over the course of the class:

Day 1 - What is programming/coding? What types of things do programmers create? 
-Introduction to the Code.org platform: How to login with your credentials from class, how to view your progress. 
-Additionally working through one of the Hour of Code puzzles on Code.org. 

Day 2 - Algorithm Step-by-step directions in order to complete a task or a goal.
-Potential offline activity during class to prime and reinforce 
-Start building a playable game on Microsoft's Makecode 

Day 3 - Decomposition - Breaking a complex problem into smaller problems. 
-Finish working on the game from Day 2 if needed 
-If extra time, build a second game on Makecode

Day 4 - Introduction to Scratch - How is this similar/different from Code.org and Makecode?
-Overview of the Scratch platform: How to create a project, add/create backgrounds, sprites (characters), and scenes.
-Make an animation on Scratch 

Day 5 - Abstraction - Removing the details of a solution to make the solution work for other problems.
-Review Scratch basics 
-Create a playable game on Scratch