Code Lab

Lower Age: 8
Upper Age: 15
Website: https://www.letsstartcoding.com/code-lab-product-detail
Price: $249.99
Year Added: 2022
Code Lab
This introductory coding kit from Let's Start Coding comes with over 100 experiments for children ages 8-15 to try completing independently.

The kit is easy to set up with a computer, and no additional software installations are necessary, as all the coding can be done in a web browser. Pre-written code allows users to study syntax, flow, and basic constructs of C++, moving from the basics into more complex debugging challenges. The kit includes activities that create patterns of light and sound, bringing in a fun, creative aspect to play while reinforcing programming basics. Coding is an essential skill common across many engineering fields, developing problem-solving skills and perseverance. - K. R. Schieltz, Purdue Reviewer

Framework Categories

Engineering Thinking (EThink)
Computational Thinking
Concepts of Engineers and Engineering (CEE)
Engineering Tools and Processes (ETool)
Processes of Design (POD)

Moore, T.J., Glancy, A.W., Tank, K.M., Kersten, J.A., Smith, K.A., & Stohlmann, M.S. (2014). A framework for quality K-12 engineering education: Research and development. Journal of Precollege Engineering Education Research, 4(1), 1-13.