Facilitator Resources (2023) The following resources are created by Project GUTS facilitators to help prepare for 2023 GUTS workshops
TrailBlazer Board Game Tester This is NetLogo model to test the solutions when participants paint the board.
My Robotic Friends (cups activity) This is the cups activity by Thinkersmith (later part of Code.org)
What's Represented? These exercises ask the learner to identify abstractions in the computer model as compared to a diagram or image of a natural phenomenon.
Developing and Using Models - NGSS Science and Engineering Practices A K-12 progression of the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models. Performance Expectations that make use of this Science and Engineering Practice - https://ngss.nsta.org/Practices.aspx?id=2
CSTA-Compiled Resources to Support Teaching During COVID-19 Compiled a list of resources to help CS teachers support their students remotely.
Teacher Guide for Hosting Synchronous Online Learning Sessions A guide of practical tips and procedures for running effective live online learning sessions (aka Synchronous Online Learning).
ModelBEST Module 1 - Introduction to Modeling and Simulation The 1st module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.
Trailblazers Activity for Virtual Instruction The Trailblazers activity from Module 1 - Lesson 3 modified to be done in a synchronous virtual learning environment.
Dice and Data Activity for Virtual Instruction Dice and Data Activity from Module 1 Lesson 4. Adapted for use in a synchronous instructional setting.
Experimental Design for Virtual Instruction A Google Sheet to use for conducting the Experimental Design activity in a remote learning classroom.c
ModelBEST Module 2 - Catching Butterflies The 2nd module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.
ModelBEST Module 3 - Predator/Prey – Survival Behaviors The 3rd module from Model BEST. Intended for 4th and 5th grade.
Project GUTS on Canvas Commons Canvas Commons courses - Project GUTS PD course - Project GUTS Module 1 - Student Edition
Facilitator Resources (from 2019) This is a set of resources to help Facilitators prepare for Workshops.