# \#csd-unit-1 **URL:** https://forum.code.org/tag/csd-unit-1/339.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [What will be new in CS Discoveries 26-27?](https://forum.code.org/t/what-will-be-new-in-cs-discoveries-26-27/42046)
**Author:** [@apatel](https://forum.code.org/u/apatel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/what-will-be-new-in-cs-discoveries-26-27/42046 "2026-06-12T19:20:15Z")
Does anyone know what will be new in CS Discoveries 26-27? I am hoping for a Python unit or lessons and some extended and updated lessons in Unit 7. --- ## [Welcome to CSD 2022-23---Introduce Yourself](https://forum.code.org/t/welcome-to-csd-2022-23-introduce-yourself/36632)
**Author:** [@tashabaum](https://forum.code.org/u/tashabaum)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/welcome-to-csd-2022-23-introduce-yourself/36632 "2026-05-28T12:43:30Z")
We’re excited you’re here! Introduce yourself. How did you learn about Computer Science Discoveries? Are you part of a Code.org cohort? --- ## [Csp bingo game for vocabulary](https://forum.code.org/t/csp-bingo-game-for-vocabulary/41799)
**Author:** [@fdeepika5](https://forum.code.org/u/fdeepika5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csp-bingo-game-for-vocabulary/41799 "2026-02-18T03:10:12Z")
Good Morning all Can anybody please share the link of each lesson vocabulary bingo student activity so that i will play with students. I am not be able to find the link. --- ## [Sample Poster Example?](https://forum.code.org/t/sample-poster-example/19998)
**Author:** [@mindyw](https://forum.code.org/u/mindyw)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/sample-poster-example/19998 "2025-09-15T00:48:25Z")
Does anyone have a sample picture of a finished poster? I would like to show some examples. --- ## [Pre-Assessment Survey](https://forum.code.org/t/pre-assessment-survey/18783)
**Author:** [@lsmall](https://forum.code.org/u/lsmall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/pre-assessment-survey/18783 "2025-03-28T15:52:23Z")
Does anyone have a pre-assessment survey for my students to take before they start CS Discoveries? I would like to use the same document as their post survey to show the growth. Thanks, Laura --- ## [New Generative AI Unit vs. CSD Unit 7 AI and Machine Learning](https://forum.code.org/t/new-generative-ai-unit-vs-csd-unit-7-ai-and-machine-learning/40384)
**Author:** [@apatel](https://forum.code.org/u/apatel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-generative-ai-unit-vs-csd-unit-7-ai-and-machine-learning/40384 "2025-02-06T00:02:22Z")
I see there is a new Exploring Generative AI unit available. Any have ideas how it can be used in conjunction with (or instead of) CSD Unit 7 AI and Machine Learning? This is for students in grades 7-8. Thoughts? --- ## [Problem Solving Process Poster](https://forum.code.org/t/problem-solving-process-poster/39778)
**Author:** [@jwilson25](https://forum.code.org/u/jwilson25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/problem-solving-process-poster/39778 "2024-09-24T01:09:31Z")
It looks like I am not the only one to make a poster for the problem solving process. Problem Solving Process Poster Enjoy! John --- ## [1.4 What is a Computer - Virtual version](https://forum.code.org/t/1-4-what-is-a-computer-virtual-version/33306)
**Author:** [@barbara\_barnard](https://forum.code.org/u/barbara_barnard)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/1-4-what-is-a-computer-virtual-version/33306 "2024-09-13T20:15:23Z")
I made this so that my students could do the activity virtually or in class without supplies. https://www.flippity.net/ma.php?k=1zmH47\_asGAtFIc\_UAIrj00q2YBXm6ODnaIKafRajqyY Feel free to use as you wish. --- ## [Students can't take the Pre-Survey](https://forum.code.org/t/students-cant-take-the-pre-survey/10012)
**Author:** [@mary.tow](https://forum.code.org/u/mary.tow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/students-cant-take-the-pre-survey/10012 "2024-08-28T02:29:15Z")
Students can't take the Pre-Survey because all pages are already checked off as if completed --- ## [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… --- ## [Video Guided Notes for Unit 1 Lessons 2 and 3](https://forum.code.org/t/video-guided-notes-for-unit-1-lessons-2-and-3/38369)
**Author:** [@abrenon](https://forum.code.org/u/abrenon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/video-guided-notes-for-unit-1-lessons-2-and-3/38369 "2024-04-27T13:07:41Z")
Here are guided notes I created for the problem solving process and teamwork videos in Unit 1. Hopefully they are helpful to others! U1L02 Video Guide - Problem Solving Process (the answer to question 2 is B) U1L03 Vid… --- ## [Randomize Colors & Buttons as Arrays](https://forum.code.org/t/randomize-colors-buttons-as-arrays/39142)
**Author:** [@ddsteam](https://forum.code.org/u/ddsteam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/randomize-colors-buttons-as-arrays/39142 "2024-03-14T03:41:42Z")
My student is trying to make it so that the buttons in her program show up with random colors with a single function or loop. I know how to make lists and arrays, but App Lab doesn’t want to create a list that can be cal… --- ## [Make up work for absent studens](https://forum.code.org/t/make-up-work-for-absent-studens/38325)
**Author:** [@andersonk](https://forum.code.org/u/andersonk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/make-up-work-for-absent-studens/38325 "2023-09-01T02:56:26Z")
What is the best way to have students make up work when they are absent? Especially when it is group work or activities done during class. --- ## [Can I download all of the Google CS Discoveries Curriculum?](https://forum.code.org/t/can-i-download-all-of-the-google-cs-discoveries-curriculum/37818)
**Author:** [@mbrzezowski](https://forum.code.org/u/mbrzezowski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/can-i-download-all-of-the-google-cs-discoveries-curriculum/37818 "2023-03-30T13:33:04Z")
I am finding is a slow pain to download a copy of each and every lesson. Is there somewhere that I can just go to copy the CS Disoveries Google drive curriculum to my drive all in one shot? I normally like to tweak the… --- ## [CS Discoveries Unit 1, Lesson 12 Animal Themes](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-discoveries-unit-1-lesson-12-animal-themes/37445)
**Author:** [@skschiltz](https://forum.code.org/u/skschiltz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-discoveries-unit-1-lesson-12-animal-themes/37445 "2023-02-22T14:43:12Z")
Is there an answer key for the tangram puzzles? --- ## [Finish Button isn't there for Unit 1 Lesson 5](https://forum.code.org/t/finish-button-isnt-there-for-unit-1-lesson-5/37661)
**Author:** [@rebeccac](https://forum.code.org/u/rebeccac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/finish-button-isnt-there-for-unit-1-lesson-5/37661 "2023-02-21T17:57:39Z")
For just 2 of my students the finish button isn’t there at all? --- ## [CS Discoveries Aluminum Boat Activity Question](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-discoveries-aluminum-boat-activity-question/36832)
**Author:** [@jwilson25](https://forum.code.org/u/jwilson25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-discoveries-aluminum-boat-activity-question/36832 "2022-11-04T15:54:21Z")
The lesson plan specifies using aluminum foil sheets that are 5" x 5". Do you think sheets that are 4" x 4" would work? I don’t want to buy them if people think they would be too small. Thanks! John --- ## [Unit 1 Activity Guides in Spanish?](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-activity-guides-in-spanish/35822)
**Author:** [@bsanchez](https://forum.code.org/u/bsanchez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2022, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-activity-guides-in-spanish/35822 "2022-09-11T17:06:24Z")
Has anyone translated the CSD Unit 1 Activity Guides (specifically, Chapter 2) into Spanish? I thought I would reach out before attempting on my own. --- ## [Any alternative to newspaper for Newspaper Tables Unplugged activity?](https://forum.code.org/t/any-alternative-to-newspaper-for-newspaper-tables-unplugged-activity/36770)
**Author:** [@elizabeth.kelly](https://forum.code.org/u/elizabeth.kelly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/any-alternative-to-newspaper-for-newspaper-tables-unplugged-activity/36770 "2022-08-24T23:26:54Z")
What kind of paper could I use for the newspaper table activity instead of actual newspapers? It says to give each group 2 full newspapers and I can’t get my hands on that many. What about copy paper (recycled) or butche… --- ## [CS Discoveries Unit 1 Lesson 3](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-discoveries-unit-1-lesson-3/36757)
**Author:** [@tgillespie1](https://forum.code.org/u/tgillespie1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/cs-discoveries-unit-1-lesson-3/36757 "2022-08-18T23:00:17Z")
In the Activity Guide for lesson 3, how do you get the letters to move or drag and drop to place onto the table seats? We couldn’t figure it out. We are working on the digital copy. Thanks, Traci --- ## [Code.org Posters](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-posters/36673)
**Author:** [@kevin.little](https://forum.code.org/u/kevin.little)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-posters/36673 "2022-08-15T16:41:34Z")
How can I get the Code.org Posters. --- ## [Need help to get verified](https://forum.code.org/t/need-help-to-get-verified/35509)
**Author:** [@alaniadeshinafx](https://forum.code.org/u/alaniadeshinafx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/need-help-to-get-verified/35509 "2021-12-01T12:49:33Z")
I have M.Sc degrees in Computer science and am passionate about teaching kids Computer Science. I currently have over 20 students in my online classes and Code.org is really helping me to facilitate my classes. I am not… --- ## [Help needed for a year long curriculum mapping (K-5)](https://forum.code.org/t/help-needed-for-a-year-long-curriculum-mapping-k-5/35488)
**Author:** [@erlee](https://forum.code.org/u/erlee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/help-needed-for-a-year-long-curriculum-mapping-k-5/35488 "2021-11-25T01:04:46Z")
My school is thinking of introducing Code.org to the elementary students, and I see a course designed for K-5. The problem is: our school has a computer class once (40min long) every week throughout the year, and I am co… --- ## [Lesson 3: Exploring Problem Solving](https://forum.code.org/t/lesson-3-exploring-problem-solving/35259)
**Author:** [@rnorth](https://forum.code.org/u/rnorth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/lesson-3-exploring-problem-solving/35259 "2021-10-11T22:32:36Z")
Anyone tried “Animals Theme” or “Games Theme” for U1L3? Was just curious. Alternate versions of this lesson are also available. Animal Theme Games Theme --- ## [U1L03 - "The Perfect Pet" activity - "Correct" answer](https://forum.code.org/t/u1l03-the-perfect-pet-activity-correct-answer/35245)
**Author:** [@amiller2](https://forum.code.org/u/amiller2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/u1l03-the-perfect-pet-activity-correct-answer/35245 "2021-10-08T21:22:41Z")
I’ve just started Unit 1 Lesson 3 and we were doing the Perfect Pet activity. My class found that 2 of the people could have either pet - Iguana or Fish - and that there’s no “correct answer” for those two. Unless I’m wr… --- ## [Pre Assessment Test](https://forum.code.org/t/pre-assessment-test/35180)
**Author:** [@tstidem](https://forum.code.org/u/tstidem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/pre-assessment-test/35180 "2021-09-27T19:52:55Z")
Hello does anyone have a pre assessment test? --- ## [Rubric for the App Proposal Project](https://forum.code.org/t/rubric-for-the-app-proposal-project/11920)
**Author:** [@katherine.edwards](https://forum.code.org/u/katherine.edwards)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 2:22am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/rubric-for-the-app-proposal-project/11920 "2021-09-21T02:22:19Z")
Hi, everyone! I modified the project slightly and required my students to create a digital presentation of their app proposal. Many chose to work in Google Slides or Google Draw (digital poster!). I have developed a r… --- ## [Unit 1 Chapter 2 Lesson 4 Assessment](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-chapter-2-lesson-4-assessment/19815)
**Author:** [@cheri.farmer](https://forum.code.org/u/cheri.farmer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-chapter-2-lesson-4-assessment/19815 "2021-08-12T03:24:57Z")
I made a matching quiz in Google forms. You are welcome to it. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iJOlNnfpGgIQCOY94tux1\_qdT1panRCPD7WcXXnnhNU/edit --- ## [Alternative WATERLESS Activity for U1L1](https://forum.code.org/t/alternative-waterless-activity-for-u1l1/8184)
**Author:** [@theresa.ellington](https://forum.code.org/u/theresa.ellington)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2021, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/alternative-waterless-activity-for-u1l1/8184 "2021-07-13T03:11:56Z")
Paper Tower Challenge Waterless Activity Groups of 2-4 Materials: 1 sheet of copy paper per group & no other tools Student Directions: Using only the sheet of paper create a structure to support a textbook/dictionar… --- ## [Translation in to Spanish causes "app" not to work](https://forum.code.org/t/translation-in-to-spanish-causes-app-not-to-work/34154)
**Author:** [@faublek](https://forum.code.org/u/faublek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/translation-in-to-spanish-causes-app-not-to-work/34154 "2021-01-30T14:01:24Z")
When translated to Spanish the app’s output doesn’t change On Bubble 4 when my students double-click to translate to Spanish, the app no longer outputs the correct answer. I’d like to see the code for the app fixed. Al… [Next page](https://forum.code.org/tag/csd-unit-1/339.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=csd-unit-1)