What is Hour of Code?
The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event or try any of the over 500+ one-hour tutorials, available in over 45 languages.
This year Hour of Code is exploring the limitless realms of creativity empowered by AI! Whether you or your students are experienced coders or you are setting out on your very first computer science expedition, this Hour of Code promises an extraordinary voyage.
There are several places you can start, choose which one is right for you and your students:
Lead an Hour of Code Activity
With more than 700 activities to choose from with classifications by grade level, experience, and inclusion of AI, your choices are vast. When you know your plans, please register your activity so we can celebrate all the events happening across the globe.
Grades: 2-12
Dance Party
It's time to strut your stuff! Create your own dance party featuring hits by Miley Cyrus, BTS, Lil Nas X, Harry Styles, Nicki Minaj, Rosalía, and more!
Grades: 3-12
AI for Oceans
Help A.I. clean the oceans by training it to detect trash! Learn about training data and bias, and how AI can address world problems.
Grades: 2-12
Minecraft
Build and explore with Minecraft! Learn basic computer science skills with lots of different Minecraft activities to choose from.
Learn How AI Works
Learn the inner workings of ChatGPT, computer vision, and other AI concepts, explained by the people who created these technologies through videos and accompanying lesson plans.
Grades: 6-12
Lesson Plans: How AI Works
This series of short videos and accompanying in-classroom lessons will introduce you and your students to how artificial intelligence works and why it matters. You can choose individual lessons based on topic, explore the whole series of topics in one class or teach all 7 lessons to give a deeper dive.
Explore How AI WorksEngage with AI 101 for Teachers
AI 101 for Teachers is a five-part professional learning video series that will demystify AI, explore responsible implementation, address bias, and showcase how AI-powered learning can revolutionize student outcomes.
Professional learning
Video Series: AI 101 for Teachers
A free, foundational online learning series for any teacher and educator interested in the groundbreaking world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential in education.
Explore AI 101 for TeachersGo beyond Hour of Code
Teach Computer Science
Join the global community of over 2 million educators empowering the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and digital citizens.
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Tap into your students' full potential with Code.org's free, flexible, and fun Computer Science curriculum. There's something for every classroom.
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Our free, self-paced modules help you develop your own understanding while preparing to teach computer science in your classroom.