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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:<br>
February 7,
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Teresa Izzo<br>
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<div align="center"><b>The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History<br>
Presents <br>
Introduction to Coding & Interactive Story Boards for Kids Ages
5-7<br><br>
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<i> </i></b>BREWSTER, MA The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in
Brewster, as part of their STEAM initiative, presents<i> Introduction to
Coding and Interactive Story Boards,</i> a technology opportunity for
kids ages 5-7,<i> </i>with Kristen Hilley.<b> Six Sundays March 5th ~
April 9, 2017 1pm-2:30pm. <br><br>
</b> What does computer “code” mean and how does it work?
Coding is the new literacy! Code is the instructional language humans
write for computers to make computers do specific tasks. Students will
begin an introductory journey into the exciting world of computer
programming. Kids will learn in a fun, interactive environment using
“ScratchJr”, a modern block-based programming app designed for their
specific age range. No experience is required. After the class, kids can
continue their exploration using the free ScratchJr application from
home, which is collaboration between the DevTech Research Group at Tufts
University, the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab, and the
Playful Invention Company.<br>
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WEEK 1: INTRO TO SCRATCHJR<br>
WEEK 2: DRIVE A CAR ACROSS THE CITY<br>
WEEK 3: SPRITES RUN A RACE<br>
WEEK 4: MAKE THE SUN SET AND THE MOON RISE<br>
WEEK 5: ANIMATE A SPOOKY FOREST<br>
WEEK 6: SPRITES DANCE PARTY<br>
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Kristen Hilley is a Technical Information Specialist with 20+ years of
computer experience in a variety of creative, supportive and educational
roles helping to educate others on new technologies. She is currently
Technical Director at c4.net Internet Services in Harwich.<br>
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Cost: Members $80/Non-Members $100 / Class Limit: 6 students<br>
REGISTRATION REQUIRED<br>
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For more information or to register please call: 508-896-3867, ext.
133<br>
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Teresa Izzo<br>
Program Coordinator<br>
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History<br>
869 Main St./Rte. 6A<br>
Brewster, MA 02631<br>
508-896-3867 x137<br>
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