Resource: The Foos

Link: http://thefoos.com/

The Foos is a fun, kid friendly, interactive way for students to learn about computer programming. The game is based on research and was shaped to fit the common standards of learning. The game includes various amounts of learning, such as:

• Problem Recognition
• Critical Thinking
• Sequencing
• Loops
• Conditionals
• Perseverance
• Algorithms
• Commands/Parameters

The Foos was originally created for the ‘Hour of Code’ which is a global initiative for Code.org and computer science week to include students in one hour of computer science and computer programming.

Students learn the code through a series of adventures, during these adventures students will be able to master the core computer science concepts and the word-free interference gives anyone the opportunity to play anywhere.

Teachers can access and download lesson plans for the Foos and look over the Hour of Code curriculum.

Year Level: F-5

Strand: Design and Technologies

Sub Strand:

– Knowledge and Understanding

– Processes and Production Skills

Content Descriptor:

Year: F-2

• Sequence steps for making designed solutions and working collaboratively(ACTDEP009)
• Explore how technologies use forces to create movement in products (ACTDEK002)

Year: 3-4

• Investigate how forces and the properties of materials affect the behaviour of a product or system (ACTDEK011)
• Select and use materials, components, tools, equipment and techniques and use safe work practices to make designed solutions (ACTDEP016)

Year: 5

• Generate, develop and communicate design ideas and processes for audiences using appropriate technical terms and graphical representation techniques(ACTDEP025)

Reference: 

Thefoos.com,. “The Foos — Fun Computer Programming For Kids”. N.p., 2016. Web. 8 Jan. 2016.