Game Changers (https://4-h.org/nysd) uses physical activity and puzzles to teach important CS concepts and problem-solving skills, creating real-world connections between computer science and civic engagement, healthy living and agriculture. The challenge includes one computer-based and two unplugged activities to help kids learn CS, which all can be completed without internet access.
The Game Changers NYSD kit includes materials for one computer-based and two offline activities. The Game Changers kit will go on sale in July and includes clear instructions for facilitators and offers both low and no-tech options for events without internet access.
Don’t miss the upcoming NYSD Webinars starting this Wednesday July 17:
· 4-H NYSD - Game Changers Jul 17, 2019 01:00 PM ET (https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UHHCJITWQPqWIZL3GKG0oA?utm_campaign=&utm_source=newsandnotes&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20190702&utm_term=&utm_variation=)
Tune in to learn all about the 2019 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge - Game Changers designed by Google and West Virginia Extension Service.
· Pitch Your Passion: Learn to Code using Google CS First and Scratch Jul 24, 2019 01:00 PM ET (https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02sYmyaeoNYGxkp?utm_campaign=&utm_source=newsandnotes&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20190702&utm_term=&utm_variation=)
Explore Pitch Your Passion, the computer-based coding activity from the 2019 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge Game Changers. The webinar will provide training on how to use the Google CS First and Scratch platforms, instructions for online and offline use, as well as facilitator tips to put you on the path to success as you prepare for NYSD.
· Scale up Your Impact: Fostering Community Partnerships through NYSD Jul 31, 2019 01:00 PM ET (https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aX0RgKTSOJrjOND?utm_campaign=&utm_source=newsandnotes&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20190702&utm_term=&utm_variation=)
Learn how the WVU Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program distributed 400 NYSD kits in 2018, reached more than 7,000 youth in their state youth, and used NYSD to foster new relationships between constituents and their county-based Extension faculty members.
· Preparing for the 2019 4-H NYSD Challenge August 7, 2019 01:00 PM ET (http://www.click2sciencepd.org/webinars)
Explore the new CS resources from Click2SciencePD and how they can put you on the path to success with the Game Changers. Learn to , actively engage youth in CS and foster computational thinking and problem solving through NYSD.