Identify 4 games (board games, card games, online/computer games, etc.) that teach kids about

computing principles specifically.

Members: Jeannette Anderson, Ellen Caranese, Wendy Fennell, Horman Hill

Group G

Light Bot – Teaches simple programming skills starting as young as age 7-8

DescriptionControl a robot by giving it commands. Use programmer-style logic for more complex levels that include functions to re-use.

Develop computer games without become a programmer

YoyoGames.com

Planet H99

http://www.cs2n.org/h99

FREE Virtual WorldGrades: 4-12RobotCVex or Mindstorms

The SIMS

• Engages all students (especially females)

• Presents information as needed

• Assessment – provides immediate feedback

• Improved STEM education