Computing Pioneers Coloring Posters
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Computing Pioneers Coloring Posters" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
6 pages in this set
Computing pioneers coloring posters for 2nd to 5th grade: 5 portraits, Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Alan Turing, Katherine Johnson and Annie Easley. Part of our Hour of Code coloring pages collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Students color a portrait and read its facts, then share one with the class. Hang the posters together for Computer Science Education Week.
What students will practice
- Introduces 2nd to 5th grade students to coding: giving clear step-by-step instructions, sequencing and finding bugs.
- Builds hand control and patience through careful coloring of detailed line art.
- Made for 2nd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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How do I use the Computing Pioneers Coloring Posters?
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Students color a portrait and read its facts, then share one with the class. Hang the posters together for Computer Science Education Week.
What are the Computing Pioneers Coloring Posters?
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Five pages after the cover, each with a portrait to color, the years and 2 facts. Facts include Ada Lovelace's 1843 steps for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, Grace Hopper's work that led to COBOL, Alan Turing's 1936 Turing machine, Katherine Johnson checking the numbers for John Glenn's 1962 flight, and Annie Easley's 34 years at NASA. The Grace Hopper page notes that Computer Science Education Week is held near her birthday, December 9.
Can I use the Computing Pioneers Coloring Posters at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade coloring pages, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Hour of Code resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Hour of Code resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Hour of Code activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Hour of Code resources for?
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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Hour of Code resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Coloring Pages |
| Pages | 6 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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