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Screenshot of Code.org The Hour of AI
92/100 · ages 5–18

Code.org The Hour of AI

The Hour of AI is Code.org’s global collection of more than 250 free, one-hour AI and computer-science activities across grades and settings, including AI for Oceans, creative AI projects, Minecraft, music, and web development.

WebsiteAI literacyClassroom resources
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Code for Life

Free coding courses and creative programming activities for children, with guided learning paths for school and home.

WebsiteDownloadableBlock codingCoding courses
5–16 · Free91
Screenshot of Code.org Computer Science for Ages 5–11

Code.org Computer Science for Ages 5–11

Code.org’s elementary student hub provides free AI literacy and computer science activities for ages 5–11, including Hour of AI, pre-reader courses, programming challenges, Music Lab, Sprite Lab, and curriculum links.

WebsiteAI literacyBlock coding
5–11 · Free91
Screenshot of Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals

Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals

A beginner elementary computer-science curriculum with grade-specific courses, unplugged activities, programming, games, animations, and teacher support for kindergarten through fifth grade.

WebsiteComputer scienceElementary curriculum
4–11 · Free curriculum; teacher account optional for progress and materials90
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CodeAI Students

CodeAI’s student hub offers free self-paced tutorials, videos, and hands-on activities in computer science, AI science, and data science for learners from elementary school through high school.

WebsiteYouTube channelAI literacyApps
5–18 · Free90
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Museum of Science Teaching STEM

STEM teaching resources, curriculum ideas, and hands-on learning support from Boston's Museum of Science.

WebsiteComputer scienceEngineering
5-18 · Free with paid options90
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Snap!

A browser-based visual programming language that extends Scratch with custom blocks and deeper computer-science ideas.

WebsiteAlgorithmsBlock coding
12–18 · Free90
Screenshot of Code.org Student Learning

Code.org Student Learning

Code.org’s student hub offers free courses and activities in computer science, AI science, and data science for learners from elementary grades through high school.

WebsiteAI literacyCoding activities
5–18 · Free courses and activities89
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CodeHS

K–12 computer-science curriculum with browser coding tools, projects, tutorials, quizzes, and free courses for schools and learners.

WebsiteComputer sciencePython
5–18 · Free with paid options86
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NSF Educational Resources: Computing

The U.S. National Science Foundation computing resource page points to computing and computer-science learning materials, projects, and educational opportunities for learners and educators.

WebsiteComputational thinkingComputer science
7–18 · Free to browse; individual resources may have their own access terms85
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CS Unplugged

Free computer science activities, games, puzzles, and printables that teach computing concepts without requiring a computer.

WebsiteDownloadableComputer scienceOffline activities
5–14 · Free92
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