List of some Coding Activities

Our STEM Club provides exciting computer programming classes that take students on a journey from the fundamentals to advanced concepts. Here are some of the programming activities and projects offered:

1. Code.org Exploration: Start with the basics of coding by exploring Code.org, a platform that introduces fundamental programming concepts through interactive tutorials and activities.
2. Scratch Projects:
   a. Animate a Name: Create an animated name project using Scratch, a block-based programming language, to learn about animation and sequencing.
   b. Find the Bug: Develop problem-solving skills by debugging and fixing errors in a Scratch project.
   c. Balloon Clicker Game: Design and program a fun interactive game where players pop balloons using Scratch.
   d. Ping Pong Game: Learn about game development principles by creating a classic ping pong game in Scratch.
   e. Maze Game: Design an engaging maze game where players navigate through a challenging maze using Scratch.
   f. Calculator: Create a calculator program using Scratch to understand mathematical operations and user input.
   g. List Game: Explore the concept of lists in programming by designing a game that involves managing and manipulating lists.
3. App Development with App Inventor:
   a. Talk to Me: Develop a basic app using MIT App Inventor that converts speech to text, demonstrating voice recognition capabilities.
   b. Chat App: Create a chat application that stores messages in the cloud using App Inventor and learn about cloud-based data storage.
   c. Soccer Games: Design and build interactive soccer games using App Inventor, incorporating gameplay mechanics and user interaction.
   d. Educational Quiz Apps: Develop educational quiz applications using App Inventor to create engaging learning experiences.
4. Web Design:
   a. HTML: Learn the fundamentals of web development by studying HTML, the language used for creating the structure and content of webpages.
   b. CSS: Dive into Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to understand how to style and format webpages, enhancing their visual appeal.
   c. JavaScript: Explore the world of JavaScript and learn how to add interactivity and dynamic functionality to webpages.

By offering computer programming classes, our STEM Club aims to equip students with essential coding skills and empower them to create their own digital projects, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and logical thinking in the realm of technology.