Hour of Code 2019 Code Break

Code Break

Hour of Code 2019


Root’s friend Square is hiding, and we need your help to find them! Square has been sending us clues in the form of code and puzzles. Each Hour of Code packet includes activities that require decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms. Use your programming and math skills to crack the codes, collect answers, decode the mystery and find Square!

Below you will find four downloadable Code Break packets, each designed for individual skill-levels and taking into account both on-screen and off-screen use. Click here to skip to the unplugged activities.

With Root: Learning Level 1

Use Learning Level 1 in the iRobot® Coding app to program your Root® coding robot and discover where Square is hiding!

Learning Level 1 features a graphical, drag-and-drop block coding environment and is suitable for introducing any skill-level to coding, including pre-readers!

This Code Break packet is recommended for grades 1 through 4. You will need this activity packet, a Root® coding robot, the robot's accompanying accessories and a pencil.

With Root: Learning Level 2

Up to the challenge? Try-out our more advanced packet, which encourages learners to crack the secret code by using Learning Level 2 in the iRobot® Coding app.

Learning Level 2 uses hybrid blocks, which help build learners' coding fluency by featuring a mix of graphics and coding script.

This Code Break packet is recommended for grades 5 through 8. You will need this activity packet, a Root® coding robot, the robot's accompanying accessories and a pencil.

Unplugged: Learning Level 1

No Root® coding robot? No problem! Grab a pen or pencil, print out this activity pack and get started on your coding journey!

Recommended for grades 1 through 4, learning with code blocks on paper can be an even more engaging and meaningful way to discover programming concepts. This packet features the same graphical code blocks that are present in the iRobot® Coding app, making it suitable for pre-readers.

You will need this Code Break packet and a pencil. No other materials are required.

Unplugged: Learning Level 2

Take coding offline and decode the mystery of where Square is hiding with the advanced version of our Unplugged Code Break packet. The code blocks in this packet feature a hybrid of graphics and coding script, specially designed to help you improve your coding fluency.

Recommended for grades 5 through 8, all you need is this Code Break packet and a pencil. No other materials are required.

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