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Jack o’Lantern in Sketchup

Haunted house

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29hz3zJg_FI

Pumpkin in Sketchup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SERjyXdfwaw

Scrollsaw patterns

http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/resources/index.php?cat=163

Happy Numbers

Happy Numbers List

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_number

Happy Numbers for Teachers

http://www.articlesforeducators.com/article.asp?aid=1

7 and Happy Numbers

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/grrlscientist/2012/feb/27/1
http://youtu.be/kC6YObu61_w

Why 4 is the Nemesis of Happy Numbers

http://io9.com/5934819/why-four-is-the-nemesis-of-happy-numbers

Happy Number

http://mathworld.wolfram.com/HappyNumber.html

How to Code Happy Numbers

http://rosettacode.org/wiki/Happy_numbers

Dr. Who and Happy Numbers (Hey, Why Not?)

http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Happy_prime

Botley the Coding Robot

Botley

https://www.learningresources.com/shop/collections/botley

Botley Coding Robot Review

https://teachyourkidscode.com/botley-coding-robot

Botley video

https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNTpZ6U9KJ98_Rv4YO09ThmpV3Atow:1567795746382&q=botley+robot+instructions&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7kKyk7rzkAhVhp1kKHfwFDdsQ1QIoAHoECAkQAQ&biw=1293&bih=547#kpvalbx=_j6pyXdeNNuTA5gLnm6rQDw13

Party with Botley in the classroom

http://blog.learningresources.com/party-botley-classroom/

Botley Printables

http://blog.learningresources.com/coding-botley-printables/

Botley teaches coding

https://www.techagekids.com/2018/05/botley-robot-teaches-coding-no-screens.html

Coding robots

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:coding%20with%20robots

Botley Coding Fun

https://ofamilylearningtogether.com/2018/04/18/botley-coding-fun/

Colby Robot Mouse Tutorial

https://www.generationrobots.com/blog/en/tutorial-robot-mouse-colby/

Robot mouse coding activities

https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/stem-robot-mouse-coding-activity-set-a2-13756673.fltr

Colby the Amazing Mouse

https://ofamilylearningtogether.com/2017/11/12/colby-the-amazing-mouse/

Robot Mouse games

https://engineering.purdue.edu/INSPIRE/Reviews/games/robot-mouse

Activity set

https://www.amightygirl.com/code-and-go-mouse

Robot mouse coding for kids

https://inspirationlaboratories.com/program-a-robot-mouse-coding-for-kids/

Best robot coding toys for kids

/https://teachyourkidscode.com/best-robot-toys-for-kids-coding/

3D Printing in Space

Wrench Made in Space

https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/detail/wrench-mis

Printable models

https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models/printable

3D Printing challenge

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-asme-announce-winners-of-3-d-printing-challenge

3D Dratchet wrench

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/3Dratchet_wrench

STMD Centennial Challenge

https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/3DPHab/index.html

Crew prints 3D student designed tool in space

https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/multipurpose_precision_maintenance_tool

Recycle-Reuse plastic on space station

https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/news/news/refabricator-to-recycle-reuse-plastic-installed-on-station

A Short History of Lorem Ipsum

Lorem Ipsum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipsum

Lorem Ipsum Generators

http://www.lipsum.com/
http://generator.lorem-ipsum.info/
http://www.ipsum-generator.com/
http://mashable.com/2013/07/11/lorem-ipsum/

Cicero’s De finibus bonorum et malorum

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_finibus_bonorum_et_malorum
http://books.google.com/books?id=C0ZuoEMeeeAC&dq

Hello World! in 100 Programming Languages

Wolfram Roesler’s Hello World Examples

http://www.roesler-ac.de/wolfram/hello.htm

List of Hello Word Program Examples (Wikipedia)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Hello_world_program_examples

Action!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action!_%28programming_language%29
http://joyfulcoder.net/atari/action/language/
http://retrobits.net/atari/action.shtml

ColdFusion

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_ColdFusion
http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion-family.html

Scala

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scala_%28programming_language%29
http://www.scala-lang.org/

ZIM

http://www.zim.biz/zim-821-ide

Text File with Code Samples

Hello World! code samples in a text file

Hash and Salt

Computerphile: How NOT to Store Passwords!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZtInClXe1Q

Computerphile: Hashing Algorithms and Security

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4b8ktEV4Bg

hashing algorithm

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/computer-science/hashing-algorithm

Hash, salts, and peppers

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/15/passwords-hacking-hashing-salting-sha-2

Encryption-hashing-salting

https://www.thesslstore.com/blog/difference-encryption-hashing-salting/

Password salting

https://learncryptography.com/hash-functions/password-salting”>https://learncryptography.com/hash-functions/password-salting

hash function

https://kids.kiddle.co/Cryptographic_hash_function

Rainbow tables

https://www.lifewire.com/rainbow-tables-your-passwords-worst-nightmare-2487288

Rainbow table attack

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/understanding-rainbow-table-attack/

Encryption for kids

https://kids.kiddle.co/Encryption

Break the code games

https://www.cia.gov/kids-page/games/break-the-code/code-1.html

CS and Raising Problem Solvers

21st Century learning strategies

https://www.schooloutfitters.com/learning-environment/21st-century-learning-strategies/21st-century-project-based-learning?kw_cid=problem%20based%20learning&sc_cid=problem%20based%20learning-PPCSEARCH-p-78202782415638-SOMLONG1005844-(Project)ProblemBasedLearning-21stCentury-MSN

What does Problem-based learning look like?

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/101064/chapters/What_Does_Problem-Based_Learning_Look_Like_in_Classrooms%C2%A2.aspx

Ideas for project-based learning

https://teachthought.com/project-based-learning/a-better-list-of-ideas-for-project-based-learning/

John Dewey biography

https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Dewey

Harvard project-based learning

http://www.pz.harvard.edu/who-we-are/about

PBL

https://www.pblworks.org/

Parent resources for project-based learning

https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-parent-resources

Project-based STEM activities

https://www.wabisabilearning.com/blog/36-stem-project-based-learning-activities

Inspiring project-based learning for kids

Inspiring project-based learning for kids

https://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/09/little-kids-big-ideas-inspiring-project-based-learning/

Project-based learning: science

https://www.thetechedvocate.org/14-project-based-learning-activities-science-classroom/

Getting Started with Roblox Studio

Roblox

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roblox

Wizard Tycoon

https://www.roblox.com/games/281489669/Wizard-Tycoon-2-Player

Roblox studio

https://www.roblox.com/create

Studio basics

https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/learn-roblox/studio-basics

Roblox Studio

https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Roblox-Studio

Roblox coding courses

https://codakid.com/roblox-coding/

Walk-through Brick in Roblox

https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Walkthrough-Brick-in-Roblox-Studio-U/

Game Creation Tools

https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/12/roblox-announces-new-game-creation-tools-and-marketplace-100m-in-2019-developer-revenue/

Roblox Foundations

https://mycodecentral.com/portfolio-items/roblox-foundations/

CPX Reaction Game

CircuitPython

https://circuitpython.org/

Adafruit CircuitPython

https://www.adafruit.com/circuitpython

Neopixels

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=adafruit+neopixels&hvadid=77653019641041&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=b&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_5hiw5k84zx_b

CircuitPython Raspberry Pi

https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/control-servos-circuitpython-raspberry-pi/

Game Making

https://educators.brainpop.com/student-made-games-2-game-making/

Simon game clone

https://learn.adafruit.com/simon-game-clone-with-circuitplayground-express-and-circuitpython/light-design

Adding Types to Untyped Languages

Untyped and dynamically typed languages

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/What-are-the-differences-between-untyped-and-dynamically-typed-programming-languages

Sorbet

https://sorbet.org/

type checker for Ruby

https://crypt.codemancers.com/posts/2019-08-12-sorbet-type-checker-for-ruby/

Pytype

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-quickly-find-type-issues-in-your-python-code-with-pytype-c022782f61c3/

speedy python checker

https://www.infoworld.com/article/3379122/microsoft-unveils-speedy-type-checker-for-python.html

Typescript

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TypeScript

Typescript: the basics

https://www.codeproject.com/Articles/802722/TypeScript-The-Basics

Into to Typescript

https://medium.com/swlh/intro-to-typescript-63bd15c2cd0e

3D in 2D Games

3-dimensional space

https://www.intmath.com/vectors/6-3-dimensional-space.php

Tutorial: adding depth to 2D game

https://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/tutorials/parallax-scrolling-a-simple-effective-way-to-add-depth-to-a-2d-game–cms-21510

Mickey Mania’s 3D Chase

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt-AxAqlrOo

3D Modeling Overview

https://www.cadcrowd.com/blog/3d-modeling-overview-history-industry-applications/

3D Modeling History

https://ufo3d.com/history-of-3d-modeling

3D Hand-drawn pictures

https://tyeeoutdoorexperience.com/2018/06/13/diy-3d-hand-drawn-pictures-functional-steam/

How to: parallax

https://www.w3schools.com/howto/howto_css_parallax.asp

Parallax scrolling

https://www.tynker.com/programming-for-kids/explore/tynker-labs/parallax-scrolling-1tvd.html

Parallax scrolling

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/pa/Parallax_scroll

2D to 3D Cyberchase

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/kids-lab-video-cyberchase-2d-3d/from-2d-to-3d-cyberchase/

Turtle Solar System

Turtle programming-python

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/turtle-programming-python/

Solar System

https://gist.github.com/CodeDotJS/64f0d3d86d05b93af3b6https://gist.github.com/CodeDotJS/64f0d3d86d05b93af3b6

Here comes the Whole solar system

http://firsttimeprogrammer.blogspot.com/2014/12/and-here-comes-whole-solar-system.html

Solar System simulation

httpswww.youtube.com/watch?v=Stk_mhpNcOo

Simulating planetary orbits

https://fiftyexamples.readthedocs.io/en/latest/gravity.html

Cartesian coordinates

https://www.mathsisfun.com/data/cartesian-coordinates.html

Make your own graph

https://www.mathsisfun.com/data/graphs-index.html

Cartesian Plane

http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/qr/c/CartesianPlane.html

Cartesian coordinate system

http://www.projectglobalawakening.com/cartesian-coordinate-system/

Pacman using Python

https://learn.wecode24.com/games-with-turtle-graphics/

Pigeon Hole Principle

16 Fun Applications of the Pigeon Hole Principle

https://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/11/25/16-fun-applications-of-the-pigeonhole-principle/

The Birthday Paradox

https://kidscodecs.com/birthday-paradox/

Video about the Pigeon Hole Principle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nYjPdMUAsk

Pigeon Hole Principle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pigeonhole_principle

Fun facts

https://www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts/ffiles/10001.4.shtml

Pigeon Hole Principle

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/pi/Pigeonhole_principle

Pigeon Hole Principle for kids

https://kids.kiddle.co/Pigeonhole_principle

Closures

What is Closure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closure_(computer_programming)

Closure for kids

https://kids.kiddle.co/Closure_(computer_science)

Closures

https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ch13-01-closures.html

How my 10-year-old learned Javascript

https://hackernoon.com/how-my-10-year-old-learned-javascript-d8782b586db7

Closure computer science

http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/Closure_%28computer_science%29

Tricky Technicians and Cybersecurity

Protect Yourself from Tech Support Scams

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4013405/windows-protect-from-tech-support-scams

Here’s What to do if you see a fake virus alert

https://macpaw.com/how-to/remove-fake-virus-alert

Best Free Antivirus Software 2019

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-free-antivirus,review-6003.html

Locks to Lightbulbs (IoT)

Philips Hue, smart home lighting made brilliant

https://www2.meethue.com/

Smart home attacks

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/internet-of-things/smart-home-attacks.html

World Economic Forum launches global councils across IoT, blockchain, AI

https://www.iottechnews.com/news/2019/jun/04/world-economic-forum-launches-global-councils-across-iot-blockchain-ai-and-more-restore-trust-tech/

A License to Code

The Choose a License Site

https://choosealicense.com/

Creative Commons is like open source but for artistic things rather than code

https://creativecommons.org/

You can even make hardware open source!

https://opensource.com/law/15/2/intro-open-hardware-licensing

Clarissa’s license based upon another permissive license

https://github.com/clarissalittler/WTHeckPL/blob/master/LICENSE