SPARK Coding Club

 You are invited to spend these two periods exploring the world of coding through a number of different ways.  You have the following choices:

Hour of Code Courses

You are familiar with these activities, but there are TONS of activities added all of the time.
https://hourofcode.com/us/learn

Code.org Express course

Hour of Code, but in a more structured way.
https://studio.code.org/s/express

Scratch

You can create a free account at the website below by "Joining Scratch," or if you have your own account already keep on going.  Work on your own project creations.

https://scratch.mit.edu/

MakeCode

For more of a challenge, try Microsoft's MakeCode.  If you complete one of the skillmaps, try downloading the code and add it to the GameGo to play it on a device.

https://arcade.makecode.com/

Minecraft Education Edition

Students using a PC can code in Minecraft Education Edition, but you must code, not just play the game.

If you have another suggestion for coding, such as Ozaria or CodeCombat, you are welcome to work on those as well.  

Have fun!

Getting Up and Running on myBlueprint

Getting up and running on myblueprint.com is easy.  Simply click on the link for myblueprint.com and follow these instructions:

1. If this is your fist time, click "Sign Up."
2. Select "Anglophone West Middle Schools (4-8)" from the drop down list.
3. Select "Create Account."
4. Select "Student."
5. Select your grade level.
6. Click "Continue."
7. Enter your education number and your birth date.  Select "Continue."
8. Enter your email address e.g. johpom12345@nbss.nbed.nb.ca and verify it.  Create and enter a password of your choosing and verify it.
9. Select language choice and school.  Check the box for Terms of Use and click "Continue."
10. Congratulations! You are in!  Start completing your tasks!

Rick Mercer Photo Challenge

Use this photo to create a new photo for the Rick Mercer Photo Challenge:

Make a Trade - Stock Trading Activity

Here are a few websites that can help you select companies and get the information you need:

List of companies listed on the TSE
List of the largest public companies in Canada based on profit
TMX Money website where you can get stock quotes and information about companies

Coding For Everyone!

Use the following links to start coding:

Code.org Express course
https://studio.code.org/s/express

Hour of Code Courses
https://hourofcode.com/us/learn

Build a Bridge 2019

As a follow-up to the classroom instruction, use the following links to help you think about, design and build your bridge.

Review this information first:

How Stuff Works
http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/bridge.htm

The Architecture and Building of Bridges (Courtesy of Amanda - Thanks Amanda!)

https://alansfactoryoutlet.com/the-architecture-and-building-of-bridges/

Historic Bridges (Courtesy of Erin - Thanks Erin!)

https://www.yourlawyer.com/library/historic-bridges-brooklyn-bridge-and-beyond/

Then you can try these bridge-building games to help think about design and engineering:

Bridge Designer
https://www.engineering.com/GamesPuzzles/BridgeDesigner.aspx

Cargo Bridge/Construct A Bridge

https://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/cargo-bridge-game.html

Design Like and Engineer!

If you want to practice building and testing bridges at home, you can download the Bridge Designer 2016 software on the following website: https://bridgedesigner.org/download/

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?  Take this self-assessment test to help you determine if you are ready:

https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/business-assessments/pages/self-assessment-test-your-entrepreneurial-potential.aspx?page=Results

When you have finished, print out the results and hand it in.