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In this activity, learners will explore how computers represent pictures using pixels.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity about computer programming, learners follow instructions in a variety of ways in order to successfully draw figures.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity shows learners how computers use numbers to represent pictures. A grid is used to represent the pixels (short for picture elements) of a computer screen.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners play a game similar to Hangman by guessing a secret phrase to understand how computer scientists measure the amount of "information" in a document.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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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

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners recreate a method of detecting and correcting errors in computers called 'parity'.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners cut out 5 paper cards and label them with 1, 2, 4, 8, or 16 dot(s) to explore binary digits.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners help a poor cartographer color in the countries on a map, making sure each country is colored a different color than any of its neighbors.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners use simple addition facts to compute values (in dollars and cents) for their names.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (on page 2), one person "programs" the other like a robot to move through a space, trying to get them to avoid obstacles and reach a goal.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore coding by arranging words and phrases to create an order of operations in this low tech version of computer programming.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this online version of the classic paper and pencil game, learners practice looking ahead to anticipate an opponent's move.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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This game is like regular bingo, except the clues are sounds.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (on pages 22-24 of the PDF), learners match extreme enviroments with life forms they support.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 45 to 60 minutes