# Resources, Tools, Differentiation **URL:** https://forum.code.org/c/csd/resources/372.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Micr:bit connection](https://forum.code.org/t/micr-bit-connection/39773)
**Author:** [@lesa.lee](https://forum.code.org/u/lesa.lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/micr-bit-connection/39773 "2024-09-11T19:33:10Z")
My micro:bit will not load on the Chromebook. It is showing “waiting for board to connect”. What could be wrong? --- ## [Debugging Poster and Resources Posters](https://forum.code.org/t/debugging-poster-and-resources-posters/34929)
**Author:** [@shelleyrnash](https://forum.code.org/u/shelleyrnash)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/debugging-poster-and-resources-posters/34929 "2024-09-10T23:47:12Z")
HI All, I made images that can scale up to 24x30 for printing out a full color poster of the debugging and the resources to try pages from the appendix of the CS Discoveries curriculum. I wanted these on my wall, but I … --- ## [CSD accommodations for Visually Impaired students](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-accommodations-for-visually-impaired-students/39660)
**Author:** [@shumphrey](https://forum.code.org/u/shumphrey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-accommodations-for-visually-impaired-students/39660 "2024-08-10T12:23:35Z")
I’m new to CSD and teach at a School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Has there been any improvements to the accessibility of CSD for students with no vision. I know I can team a blind student with a visually impai… --- ## [CSD Unit 6 and ASL students....again](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6-and-asl-students-again/39604)
**Author:** [@wassos](https://forum.code.org/u/wassos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csd-unit-6-and-asl-students-again/39604 "2024-07-30T19:44:19Z")
Does the 2024-2025 CSD Unit 6 accomodate for ASL students. The lessons requiring sounds needs an alternative. Which did not exist in the 2023-2024 edition. This is an equity problem. --- ## [Computer Science Discoveries Curriculum Ideas!](https://forum.code.org/t/computer-science-discoveries-curriculum-ideas/39595)
**Author:** [@rblake](https://forum.code.org/u/rblake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/computer-science-discoveries-curriculum-ideas/39595 "2024-07-15T23:26:23Z")
I am switching from elementary education to middle school teaching with coding, so I had a few ideas I wanted to share, still orienting and looking into things myself! I have been looking at the CSD curriculum so I may h… --- ## [Algorithms and programming for 4th-grade students](https://forum.code.org/t/algorithms-and-programming-for-4th-grade-students/39586)
**Author:** [@rmarfullc](https://forum.code.org/u/rmarfullc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/algorithms-and-programming-for-4th-grade-students/39586 "2024-07-04T20:57:57Z")
Hi, Is there any chance that experienced teachers could help me by suggesting activities that facilitates the understanding of what a variable is and how automation results from a program execution (repeating patterns of… --- ## [Classic Circuit Playground obsolete?](https://forum.code.org/t/classic-circuit-playground-obsolete/39473)
**Author:** [@sdiaz](https://forum.code.org/u/sdiaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/classic-circuit-playground-obsolete/39473 "2024-06-04T19:24:46Z")
I have a class set of the Adafruit Classic Circuit Playgrounds. They don’t work well with code.org’s lessons. Usually they don’t connect. When they do connect, they disconnect themselves. I think they are obsolete at thi… --- ## [Block Map for the 3.14 Project](https://forum.code.org/t/block-map-for-the-3-14-project/39440)
**Author:** [@mslennon](https://forum.code.org/u/mslennon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/block-map-for-the-3-14-project/39440 "2024-05-10T16:24:25Z")
This makes it easier for my ESL kids to understand. --- ## [New to Teaching with code.org need Resources](https://forum.code.org/t/new-to-teaching-with-code-org-need-resources/39430)
**Author:** [@joshg](https://forum.code.org/u/joshg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-to-teaching-with-code-org-need-resources/39430 "2024-05-07T13:52:57Z")
Hi all: In the middle of the 22-23 school year I was thrown a curve ball and “asked” to take over as the technology teacher for grades 3-8. I have been doing the best that I can with the resources that I can find on cod… --- ## [Sharing Projects](https://forum.code.org/t/sharing-projects/37575)
**Author:** [@michael.coyner](https://forum.code.org/u/michael.coyner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/sharing-projects/37575 "2024-05-06T18:39:39Z")
Can students share a project in App Lab so that they can work on it together at different computers at the same time? ie 3 students working on an app in which each student is designing their own screen. --- ## [Where are the solutions to Minecraft Adventurer?](https://forum.code.org/t/where-are-the-solutions-to-minecraft-adventurer/39310)
**Author:** [@regina.ridley](https://forum.code.org/u/regina.ridley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/where-are-the-solutions-to-minecraft-adventurer/39310 "2024-04-16T22:15:17Z")
Can anyone tell me where the solutions are to Minecraft Adventurer are? --- ## [No color options when using animation tab to draw](https://forum.code.org/t/no-color-options-when-using-animation-tab-to-draw/39055)
**Author:** [@marciatorgrude](https://forum.code.org/u/marciatorgrude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/no-color-options-when-using-animation-tab-to-draw/39055 "2024-02-26T15:45:31Z")
I have two students who have no colors available in the animation tab when doing their own creation. How can we fix this? --- ## [Autistic Student- sensory sensitive-less is more accommodations](https://forum.code.org/t/autistic-student-sensory-sensitive-less-is-more-accommodations/38982)
**Author:** [@lbenson](https://forum.code.org/u/lbenson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/autistic-student-sensory-sensitive-less-is-more-accommodations/38982 "2024-02-06T00:03:51Z")
Hello! 1st problem/question: I am starting a new semester and I have an student with autism who became overwhelmed today when we broke into groups for the Paper Tower Challenge. (My fault! He did not know we were going… --- ## [Resource Central Location](https://forum.code.org/t/resource-central-location/38967)
**Author:** [@sfredericks](https://forum.code.org/u/sfredericks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/resource-central-location/38967 "2024-02-01T20:24:29Z")
Is there a place where we can find all the resources such as this (without going to each lesson)? --- ## [Google Slides for CSD Units 1-3](https://forum.code.org/t/google-slides-for-csd-units-1-3/9224)
**Author:** [@rlehman](https://forum.code.org/u/rlehman)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/google-slides-for-csd-units-1-3/9224 "2024-01-23T16:22:25Z")
Hello All! Kristin Tope and I have created Google Slides for Units 1, 2, and 3. If anyone would like to use/modify these they are welcome to them. Make sure to "Make a copy" of anything you want to use and add it to your… --- ## [AI Unit... Lesson 17/18 Issue Statements and Google Forms](https://forum.code.org/t/ai-unit-lesson-17-18-issue-statements-and-google-forms/38930)
**Author:** [@kwulff](https://forum.code.org/u/kwulff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ai-unit-lesson-17-18-issue-statements-and-google-forms/38930 "2024-01-23T00:57:23Z")
Hi all… We are having a tough time connecting the dots through Lessons 17-18 in the AI Unit. Things have been going great, until L18. lol We can’t make the connections between Lesson 17’s activity guide and Lesson 18… --- ## [Applab API List Info CSV Spreadsheet](https://forum.code.org/t/applab-api-list-info-csv-spreadsheet/38909)
**Author:** [@varrience](https://forum.code.org/u/varrience)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/applab-api-list-info-csv-spreadsheet/38909 "2024-01-17T05:45:03Z")
Hello All this is pretty much my first post here despite leaving a few helpful comments here or there. Today I’ve decided to make Applabs Whitelisted API’s in an easy to understand spreadsheet for newcomers or even teach… --- ## [Any plans to update to ES6?](https://forum.code.org/t/any-plans-to-update-to-es6/38795)
**Author:** [@dkdodkcjshchchd](https://forum.code.org/u/dkdodkcjshchchd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/any-plans-to-update-to-es6/38795 "2023-12-12T18:13:03Z")
I’m just wondering if there are any plans to update to ES6? I find not having access to things like const and let, among a few other things, quite annoying. --- ## [Understand by Design Curriculum](https://forum.code.org/t/understand-by-design-curriculum/38735)
**Author:** [@choster](https://forum.code.org/u/choster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 12:32am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/understand-by-design-curriculum/38735 "2023-11-30T00:32:05Z")
Hello. I need to write a curriculum for CS Discoveries using the Understanding by Design model. Does one exist in Code.org or does someone have one? Thanks! Chris --- ## [Help with Differentiation for a Blind Student](https://forum.code.org/t/help-with-differentiation-for-a-blind-student/38400)
**Author:** [@makd](https://forum.code.org/u/makd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/help-with-differentiation-for-a-blind-student/38400 "2023-11-28T12:55:34Z")
I am using CSD for the first time for an 8th grade class (but I have taught CSP at the HS level). This year, I have a student who was born blind. They were added into my class primarily for exposure, but I want to ensure… --- ## [Space out Unit 3 Coding Levels?](https://forum.code.org/t/space-out-unit-3-coding-levels/38671)
**Author:** [@abrenon](https://forum.code.org/u/abrenon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/space-out-unit-3-coding-levels/38671 "2023-11-14T00:51:02Z")
My 8th graders are quickly losing stamina with the way nearly every lesson in Unit 3 is programming-based. Does anyone have resources/plans for other lessons to supplement Unit 3 and space out these lessons a little more… --- ## [Gamelab: printable blocks for bulletin board](https://forum.code.org/t/gamelab-printable-blocks-for-bulletin-board/38504)
**Author:** [@oneils](https://forum.code.org/u/oneils)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/gamelab-printable-blocks-for-bulletin-board/38504 "2023-11-09T21:18:20Z")
Has anyone created printable versions of the Gamelab blocks from Unit 3? I would like to print and display them in my room. I don’t want to reinvent the wheel if it’s already been done. I’m looking for large versions,… --- ## [Alternate curriculum students, data resource](https://forum.code.org/t/alternate-curriculum-students-data-resource/14794)
**Author:** [@frank\_w\_lee](https://forum.code.org/u/frank_w_lee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/alternate-curriculum-students-data-resource/14794 "2023-10-25T04:15:09Z")
I teach high school and my CSD classes have about 3 alternate curriculum students per period. These students might be developmentally at at kindergarten or 3rd grade level. It’s quite difficult to have these students wor… --- ## [Student work not showing up?](https://forum.code.org/t/student-work-not-showing-up/38496)
**Author:** [@vgraham](https://forum.code.org/u/vgraham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/student-work-not-showing-up/38496 "2023-10-11T21:12:28Z")
Anyone else ever have a student who’s work isn’t showing up in the teacher panel? I have a student who swears up and down that’s he’s finished assignments, but they’re work doesn’t show up. Not sure if he’s just trying t… --- ## [Very low academic level modifications](https://forum.code.org/t/very-low-academic-level-modifications/38435)
**Author:** [@heather.caster](https://forum.code.org/u/heather.caster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/very-low-academic-level-modifications/38435 "2023-09-28T15:00:34Z")
This is the first time in 5 years that I have several students (6th grade) who aren’t capable of keeping pace with Unit 2. I am looking for modified versions, resources, etc. I gave one student a typed copy of an html … --- ## [Unit 1 Practice Kahoot](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-practice-kahoot/38301)
**Author:** [@maddypday](https://forum.code.org/u/maddypday)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-practice-kahoot/38301 "2023-09-19T18:41:55Z")
Hello, I wanted to attach a Kahoot I had created for my students to review Unit 1 in case any other teachers wanted to use it. --- ## [Any suggestions for Sub Plans for teaching Problem Solving Chapter 2 not using computers?](https://forum.code.org/t/any-suggestions-for-sub-plans-for-teaching-problem-solving-chapter-2-not-using-computers/38335)
**Author:** [@natilliepetersen](https://forum.code.org/u/natilliepetersen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/any-suggestions-for-sub-plans-for-teaching-problem-solving-chapter-2-not-using-computers/38335 "2023-09-15T15:57:13Z")
Any suggestions for sub plans (not using a computer) would be great. --- ## [Standards as "I can" statements?](https://forum.code.org/t/standards-as-i-can-statements/38378)
**Author:** [@vgraham](https://forum.code.org/u/vgraham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/standards-as-i-can-statements/38378 "2023-09-14T14:29:23Z")
I was wondering if anyone had made the standards into “I can” statements for CS Discoveries. Thanks! --- ## [Semester Planning Help](https://forum.code.org/t/semester-planning-help/38359)
**Author:** [@cbrasel](https://forum.code.org/u/cbrasel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/semester-planning-help/38359 "2023-09-13T12:16:44Z")
I’m working on planning the rest of the semester for my 6th grade students. We have already completed Unit 1 Problem Solving. We are currently in Week 5 of our classes and this week we are doing lessons Unit 2 Ch1 Web De… --- ## [Code.org Showroom](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-showroom/38138)
**Author:** [@mcruz-farooqi](https://forum.code.org/u/mcruz-farooqi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-showroom/38138 "2023-05-24T23:51:41Z")
I would love for anyone to be able to see the apps or websites my students create (anonymously). If the principal or any visitor walked in, they may see student work by QR code or something like in Wakelet. Anybody have … [Previous page](https://forum.code.org/c/csd/resources/372.md) [Next page](https://forum.code.org/c/csd/resources/372.md?page=2)