Teach computer science away from the screen. CodeHS has unplugged activities, printable handouts, and Hour of Code lessons that help students learn CS concepts with no devices required.
Every CodeHS course includes printable handouts for collaborative, offline activities.
Try a one-hour, screen-free introduction to computer science. These unplugged Hour of Code activities are great for classrooms without devices or as a break from the screen.
Beginner
Learn to make your own art with pixels in this unplugged tutorial. This tutorial teaches students about coordinates, what pixels are, and how to create drawings by setting pixels to be different colors. A great offline, visual activity.
Beginner
Karel is a dog that only knows how to move, turn left, and place tennis balls in his world. You can give Karel these commands to instruct him to do certain things. This tutorial is a great activity for classrooms without computers.
Beginner
In this Hour of Code, students are introduced to cryptography by using the classic Caesar cipher to decrypt and encrypt some messages, and also discover the cipher's flaw and how to improve upon it.
These ready-to-teach, device-free activities are designed for K-5 classrooms. Preview a sample lesson or explore the full unplugged library in CodeHop.
Students use computational thinking concepts to identify patterns, break down tasks, sequence steps, and simplify processes in their morning routines.
View LessonStudents identify parts of a computing system and solve simple hardware and software problems through unplugged exploration.
View LessonStudents explore how AI uses data to learn and make decisions by creating a simple decision tree to sort items based on rules.
View LessonStudents learn different machine learning approaches and build a classification system using a tree structure without devices.
View LessonBlended learning works best when students can explore ideas away from the keyboard. Offline activities build vocabulary, develop computational thinking, and make CS accessible to every learner.
Unplugged coding activities are computer science lessons that don't require a device. Students learn CS concepts through paper worksheets, group activities, physical objects, and classroom discussion.
Yes. CodeHS courses include printable student and teacher versions of handouts, so you can take lessons offline, support blended learning, and reinforce programming concepts away from the screen.
Absolutely. The unplugged Hour of Code lessons on this page are designed for a one-hour introduction to computer science and work great in classrooms without devices.
Unplugged activities can be adapted for any grade. The Hour of Code lessons linked here are beginner-friendly and work well for elementary through high school students.
Choose an Hour of Code lesson to try with your class, or explore the course catalog to find courses with printable offline handouts and activities.
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