✨ About

This is an informal compendium (WIP) of general technology, software development, cybersecurity, and 3D printing resources, guides, and tools specifically directed toward children/students between the ages 4 - 15. Most standard school curricula on these topics that I have encountered have been a bit lackluster, so I wanted to create this quick "awesome list" for various friends and family. If you feel like you have a few good gems to suggest, just let me know or put in a PR. Hopefully, this is helpful! 🤩

💻 General Technology

K-12 Computer Science Framework

• This resource is a collaboration between the Association for Computing Machinery, Code.org, Computer Science Teachers Association, Cyber Innovation Center, and National Math and Science Initiative. The K-12 computer science framework helps inform the development of standards and curriculum to build a capacity for teaching computer science.

⚙️ Coding & Software Development

• https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593279760
• https://www.lightbot.com/
• https://www.tynker.com/
• https://code.org/student/elementary
• https://code.org/student/middle-high
• https://code.org/hourofcode/overview
• https://scratch.mit.edu/

🔐 Cybersecurity

FBI’s Safe Online Surfing

• This website has entertaining games and teacher resources to keep children of all ages safe online. Visit https://sos.fbi.gov/

K-12 Cybersecurity Learning Standards

• These standards have been designed with usability in mind. CYBER.ORG has designed the standards to be comprehensive, easy to use, and easy to find. States, districts, and all educators will be able to use the standards. They are available for wholesale adoption and are available for districts and educators to incorporate into existing curricula opportunities or course standards. https://cyber.org/sites/default/files/2021-10/K-12%20Cybersecurity%20Learning%20Standards_1.0.pdf

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Nova Cyber Labs

• Looking for fun quizzes, games, and a library of resources to educate children, parents, and teachers about cybersecurity? PBS has what you need! The resources accommodate multiple age groups. Visit https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/labs/lab/cyber/

Cybersmart Challenge

• The Australian Government offers games and resources for teachers to keep children safe online. Visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids-quiz
• https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/Pages/About/What-is-CyberPatriot.aspx
• https://foxbook.hackchallengesforkids.com/about
• https://ctf.hackchallengesforkids.com/about
• https://uscc.cyberquests.org/

🖨 3D Printing and CNC

(Work In Progress, Organizing My Thoughts and Hyperlinks on This Topic)

• https://toybox.com/collections/frontpage/products/toybox-deluxe-bundle