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This activity explores what it means for a computer to be intelligent and introduces the topic of what a computer program is and how everything computers do simply involves following instructions writ

In this activity, learners find the answer to the question, "if you have a pile of 8 cards, and you remove half, then half again, how many times can you do this until you get to just one card?" This w

In this game, learners experience how computers divide a big problem into many smaller ones and how they use binary "yes"/"no" questions.

This activity explores the main algorithms that are used as the basis for searching on computers, using different variations on the game of battleships.

This activity lets learners participate in the process of reconstructing a phylogenetic tree and introduces them to several core bioinformatics concepts, particularly in relation to evolution.

In this design challenge, learners will use computational thinking to design their own board game.

In this activity, learners will code an algorithm to make it through a maze.

In this interactive game, learners compare their music-listening skills with that of a three-month-old baby.

In this number puzzle/trick, learner #1 thinks of a number between 1 and 63. Learner #2 shows learner #1 six cards and asks them whether the cards contain their number.

In this web-based activity, learners try to figure out who in an online chat room has their matching puzzle piece.

In this activity, you take regular dominoes, and turn them into conductive switches that can turn on a LEGO RCX block or Pico Cricket (micro controller). LEGO RCX block or Pico Cricket is required.

Audio Boggle is an activity that lets you listen to a track (that you make yourself) and see what you can hear!