Hour of Code 2020

Hour of Code™ is a global movement to introduce people of all ages to computer programming in a fun way. Tynker’s Hour of Code™ activities can be taught during the December event, or year-round.

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40+ fun coding activities to keep your students engaged, motivated, and rewarded as they learn programming the fun way!

No programming experience required for teachers or students!

Barbie™ Pet Vet

Students solve several coding puzzles and learn to use basic programming concepts such as loops and conditional statements.

Grades: Pre-reader - 4
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Python, Javascript

Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™

Students learn to use basic programming concepts such as sequencing, animation, loops, and more while explore each of the six careers.

Grades: Pre-reader - 4
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Space Quest

In these 23 coding puzzles, students will learn core programming concepts such as loops and conditionals.

Grades: Grade 1+
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python, Swift

Dragon Blast

In these 27 coding puzzles, students will learn advanced sequencing, debugging, and other intermediate coding skills.

Grades: Grade 3+
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python, Swift

Crystal Clash

Students will apply their own strategies to battle other players with their code.

Grades: Grade 5 - 8
Student Experience Level: intermediate
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Life on Land

Students will use their coding skills to create a project in Tynker that shows the importance of world's forest with code. When they're done with this tutorial, encourage them to get creative.

Grades: Grade 3 - 5
Student Experience Level: intermediate
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Life on Land (Python)

Students will use their coding skills to create a project in Python that plants trees. When they're done with this tutorial, encourage them to get creative.

Grades: Grade 6+
Student Experience Level: advanced
Programming Language: Python

Pets Game

Students learn the basics that they'll need to create a pet game in Tynker. Encourage them to get creative with a goldfish, a lion, or even a pet tofu!

Grades: Pre-reader - 5
Student Experience Level: intermediate
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Cooking Game

Students learn the basics that they'll need to create a cooking game in Tynker. When they're done with this project, encourage them to program their own recipes.

Grades: Pre-reader - 5
Student Experience Level: intermediate
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Change the World!

Students will use their coding skills to create a project in Tynker that shows how they would change the world with code. When they're done with this tutorial, encourage them to get creative.

Grades: Pre-reader - 5
Student Experience Level: intermediate
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Draw a Landscape

Students will use their Python pen drawing skills to design and draw a landscape. When they're done, encourage them to create their own shapes and design different landscapes.

Grades: Grade 6+
Student Experience Level: comfortable, experienced
Programming Language: Python

Superhero Masks

Students will use HTML and CSS pixel art to create their favorite superhero masks. When they're done with this project, encourage them to create other pixel art.

Grades: Grade 6+
Student Experience Level: comfortable, experienced
Programming Language: Htmlcss

Peep: Nature Walk

In this tutorial, students create an animated scene where Peep explores the world around him.

Grades: Pre-reader - 4
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Peep: Dance with Friends

In this tutorial, students program an animated dancing scene using the characters from Peep and the Big Wide World.

Grades: Pre-reader - 4
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Hour of Code on Tablets

Learn the basics of coding with one of our six fun puzzle sets.

Grades: Grade 2+
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Bird Mayhem

Students use cloning to create more birds and change physics properties to make the birds move and bounce.

Grades: Grade 5+
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Brick Breaker

Students program keyboard motion using impulses, detect collisions, and program the motion of the ball. They can theme the game and add their own levels.

Grades: Grade 2 - 5
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Candy Quest

Students solve several coding puzzles and learn to use basic programming concepts such as loops and conditional statements.

Grades: Pre-reader - 4
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Code Commander

Students complete a set of 18 puzzles where they program members of an army.

Grades: Grade 6+
Student Experience Level: comfortable, experienced
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Code Monsters

Students complete a set of 20 puzzles where they program the monsters they've collected.

Grades: Grade 3+
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Toxic Jungle

In these 20 coding puzzles, students will learn core programming concepts such as loops and conditionals, as well as Python syntax.

Grades: Grade 7+
Student Experience Level: comfortable, experienced
Programming Language: Python

Debugger

Students complete several coding challenges that progressively add capabilities to overcome the "bugs" and eventually complete the game.

Grades: Grade 5+
Student Experience Level: comfortable, experienced
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Dragon Dash

Students complete a series of levels using basic programming concepts such as sequencing, repetition, conditional logic and counting.

Grades: Grade 5 - 8
Student Experience Level: intermediate, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Hot Wheels: Obstacle Course

Students solve a set of 20 puzzles to navigate a Hot Wheels racecar.

Grades: Grade 3+
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Counter Hack

These fun puzzle activities teach core programming concepts such as loops and conditionals, as well as JavaScript syntax.

Grades: Grade 6+
Student Experience Level: comfortable, experienced
Programming Language: Javascript

Monster High: Music Video

Students follow step-by-step instructions to create and publish their own music video.

Grades: Grade 3+
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Scavenger Hunt

Students solve a set of 20 coding puzzles to guide Monster High characters through a scavenger hunt.

Grades: Grade 3+
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Pattern Maker

Students experiment with pen commands and learn to draw squares, triangles, Spirograph designs and more.

Grades: Grade 5 - 8
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Puppy Adventure

Students use problem solving skills and learn to recognize patterns and write small programs.

Grades: Pre-reader - 4
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Students will imagine themselves as Artemis astronauts living and working on the Lunar Gateway in the year 2024. They will combine their coding, innovation, and art skills to create a storytelling project using Tynker. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.

Grades: Grade 3 - 5
Student Experience Level: intermediate, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Lunar Test Drive

In this tutorial, students will design a lunar landscape. Then they'll need to navigate their rover to a destination using movement commands. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.

Grades: Grade 3 - 8
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Search and Scan

Students will design a lunar landscape, then learn how to use the rover to take ice and rock samples at several locations, and finally unload their inventory. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.

Grades: Grade 3 - 8
Student Experience Level: intermediate
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Rover Relay

Students will learn how to coordinate the action of many rovers using messages. Encourage students to design their own challenge! Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.

Grades: Grade 3 - 8
Student Experience Level: advanced
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Build a Lunar Habitat

This open-ended prompt has students use Tynker's level editor to create a lunar habitat. When they've completed the tutorial, encourage students to get creative and add code to make it interactive. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.

Grades: Grade 3 - 8
Student Experience Level: beginner
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker

Spin Draw

Students use stamping to program a pen that draws a rotating image. Then they can use their new pen to make fun creations.

Grades: Pre-reader+
Student Experience Level: intermediate
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Analog Clock

Students follow step-by-step instructions to code an analog clock. This project requires a working understanding of angles and geometry and an ability to apply critical thinking to set up and solve geometry problems.

Grades: Grade 6+
Student Experience Level: comfortable, experienced
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Ecological Pyramid

Students follow step-by-step instructions to code an interactive ecological pyramid. They think about how organisms interact within an ecosystem.

Grades: Grade 3 - 5
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Solar System

Students follow step-by-step instructions to code an interactive Solar System. They do independent research about the planets and the Sun.

Grades: Grade 6+
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Multiplication Escape

In this STEM project, students will follow step-by-step instructions to make an escape game. If the user answers a multiplication question correctly, the character moves forward and avoids the boulders. If the user answers incorrectly, it’s game over!

Grades: Grade 3 - 5
Student Experience Level: advanced, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Bill of Rights

In this STEM project, students will create a Social Studies game demonstrating their understanding of the Bill of Rights.

Grades: Grade 3 - 5
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Homophones

In this STEM project, students will apply what they know about homophones to create an animated storytelling project. Throughout the story, the user will need to choose between two or more homophones to fill in the blank in a line of dialog. The story can’t go on until they choose the correct homophone!

Grades: Grade 6 - 8
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Undersea Arcade

In this tutorial, students learn how to build a top-down arcade game using visual programming blocks.

Grades: Grade 5 - 8
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Robotics & Drones

Learn to program connected devices.

Grades: Grade 2+
Student Experience Level: beginner, comfortable
Programming Language: Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

Name	Description	Grades	Student Experience Level	Programming Language
Barbie™ Pet Vet	Students solve several coding puzzles and learn to use basic programming concepts such as loops and conditional statements.	Pre-reader - 4	beginner	Blocks, Tynker, Python, Javascript
Barbie™ You Can Be Anything™	Students learn to use basic programming concepts such as sequencing, animation, loops, and more while explore each of the six careers.	Pre-reader - 4	beginner	Blocks, Tynker
Space Quest	In these 23 coding puzzles, students will learn core programming concepts such as loops and conditionals.	Grade 1+	beginner	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python, Swift
Dragon Blast	In these 27 coding puzzles, students will learn advanced sequencing, debugging, and other intermediate coding skills.	Grade 3+	beginner	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python, Swift
Crystal Clash	Students will apply their own strategies to battle other players with their code.	Grade 5 - 8	intermediate	Blocks, Tynker
Life on Land	Students will use their coding skills to create a project in Tynker that shows the importance of world's forest with code. When they're done with this tutorial, encourage them to get creative.	Grade 3 - 5	intermediate	Blocks, Tynker
Life on Land (Python)	Students will use their coding skills to create a project in Python that plants trees. When they're done with this tutorial, encourage them to get creative.	Grade 6+	advanced	Python
Pets Game	Students learn the basics that they'll need to create a pet game in Tynker. Encourage them to get creative with a goldfish, a lion, or even a pet tofu!	Pre-reader - 5	intermediate	Blocks, Tynker
Cooking Game	Students learn the basics that they'll need to create a cooking game in Tynker. When they're done with this project, encourage them to program their own recipes.	Pre-reader - 5	intermediate	Blocks, Tynker
Change the World!	Students will use their coding skills to create a project in Tynker that shows how they would change the world with code. When they're done with this tutorial, encourage them to get creative.	Pre-reader - 5	intermediate	Blocks, Tynker
Draw a Landscape	Students will use their Python pen drawing skills to design and draw a landscape. When they're done, encourage them to create their own shapes and design different landscapes.	Grade 6+	comfortable, experienced	Python
Superhero Masks	Students will use HTML and CSS pixel art to create their favorite superhero masks. When they're done with this project, encourage them to create other pixel art.	Grade 6+	comfortable, experienced	Htmlcss
Peep: Nature Walk	In this tutorial, students create an animated scene where Peep explores the world around him.	Pre-reader - 4	beginner	Blocks, Tynker
Peep: Dance with Friends	In this tutorial, students program an animated dancing scene using the characters from Peep and the Big Wide World.	Pre-reader - 4	beginner	Blocks, Tynker
Hour of Code on Tablets	Learn the basics of coding with one of our six fun puzzle sets.	Grade 2+	beginner	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Bird Mayhem	Students use cloning to create more birds and change physics properties to make the birds move and bounce.	Grade 5+	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Brick Breaker	Students program keyboard motion using impulses, detect collisions, and program the motion of the ball. They can theme the game and add their own levels.	Grade 2 - 5	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Candy Quest	Students solve several coding puzzles and learn to use basic programming concepts such as loops and conditional statements.	Pre-reader - 4	beginner	Blocks, Tynker
Code Commander	Students complete a set of 18 puzzles where they program members of an army.	Grade 6+	comfortable, experienced	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Code Monsters	Students complete a set of 20 puzzles where they program the monsters they've collected.	Grade 3+	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Toxic Jungle	In these 20 coding puzzles, students will learn core programming concepts such as loops and conditionals, as well as Python syntax.	Grade 7+	comfortable, experienced	Python
Debugger	Students complete several coding challenges that progressively add capabilities to overcome the "bugs" and eventually complete the game.	Grade 5+	comfortable, experienced	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Dragon Dash	Students complete a series of levels using basic programming concepts such as sequencing, repetition, conditional logic and counting.	Grade 5 - 8	intermediate, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Hot Wheels: Obstacle Course	Students solve a set of 20 puzzles to navigate a Hot Wheels racecar.	Grade 3+	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Counter Hack	These fun puzzle activities teach core programming concepts such as loops and conditionals, as well as JavaScript syntax.	Grade 6+	comfortable, experienced	Javascript
Monster High: Music Video	Students follow step-by-step instructions to create and publish their own music video.	Grade 3+	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Scavenger Hunt	Students solve a set of 20 coding puzzles to guide Monster High characters through a scavenger hunt.	Grade 3+	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Pattern Maker	Students experiment with pen commands and learn to draw squares, triangles, Spirograph designs and more.	Grade 5 - 8	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Puppy Adventure	Students use problem solving skills and learn to recognize patterns and write small programs.	Pre-reader - 4	beginner	Blocks, Tynker
Tell Your Lunar Gateway Story	Students will imagine themselves as Artemis astronauts living and working on the Lunar Gateway in the year 2024. They will combine their coding, innovation, and art skills to create a storytelling project using Tynker. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.	Grade 3 - 5	intermediate, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker
Lunar Test Drive	In this tutorial, students will design a lunar landscape. Then they'll need to navigate their rover to a destination using movement commands. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.	Grade 3 - 8	beginner	Blocks, Tynker
Search and Scan	Students will design a lunar landscape, then learn how to use the rover to take ice and rock samples at several locations, and finally unload their inventory. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.	Grade 3 - 8	intermediate	Blocks, Tynker
Rover Relay	Students will learn how to coordinate the action of many rovers using messages. Encourage students to design their own challenge! Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.	Grade 3 - 8	advanced	Blocks, Tynker
Build a Lunar Habitat	This open-ended prompt has students use Tynker's level editor to create a lunar habitat. When they've completed the tutorial, encourage students to get creative and add code to make it interactive. Students are provided a tutorial to help guide their creative process as they complete the project.	Grade 3 - 8	beginner	Blocks, Tynker
Spin Draw	Students use stamping to program a pen that draws a rotating image. Then they can use their new pen to make fun creations.	Pre-reader+	intermediate	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Analog Clock	Students follow step-by-step instructions to code an analog clock. This project requires a working understanding of angles and geometry and an ability to apply critical thinking to set up and solve geometry problems.	Grade 6+	comfortable, experienced	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Ecological Pyramid	Students follow step-by-step instructions to code an interactive ecological pyramid. They think about how organisms interact within an ecosystem.	Grade 3 - 5	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Solar System	Students follow step-by-step instructions to code an interactive Solar System. They do independent research about the planets and the Sun.	Grade 6+	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Multiplication Escape	In this STEM project, students will follow step-by-step instructions to make an escape game. If the user answers a multiplication question correctly, the character moves forward and avoids the boulders. If the user answers incorrectly, it’s game over!	Grade 3 - 5	advanced, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Bill of Rights	In this STEM project, students will create a Social Studies game demonstrating their understanding of the Bill of Rights.	Grade 3 - 5	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Homophones	In this STEM project, students will apply what they know about homophones to create an animated storytelling project. Throughout the story, the user will need to choose between two or more homophones to fill in the blank in a line of dialog. The story can’t go on until they choose the correct homophone!	Grade 6 - 8	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Undersea Arcade	In this tutorial, students learn how to build a top-down arcade game using visual programming blocks.	Grade 5 - 8	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python
Robotics & Drones	Learn to program connected devices.	Grade 2+	beginner, comfortable	Blocks, Tynker, Javascript, Python

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