Kids, Code, and Computer Science

01/18/2024

We are going to the Netherlands, the "low lands" country with most of its territory being at or below sea level. 🇳🇱 From windmills to high-tech wonders, the Netherlands tackles flooding with innovation:

🚁 Drones: Airborne inspectors monitor d**es, capturing vital data.

🌊 Flood Models: High-tech simulations predict d**e stability in various weather conditions.

⚙️ D**e Sensors: Constantly check for weaknesses, alerting experts for quick fixes.

Read the full article here: https://kidscodecs.com/d**es-engineering-history/

Photo: L. V on Flickr

01/16/2024

🚀 Ellen Ullman: Coding superhero and pioneer from the early days of Silicon Valley!

📚 Ellen built her first computer Radio Shack TRS-80 back in the '70s. She taught herself how to program and rocked the tech scene with her English degree! She faced challenges as one of the few women in programming, breaking stereotypes and daring to ask for fair pay. 👩‍💻

🌐 From programming to novel writing, Ellen observes today's tech landscape with a critical eye, foreseeing a future where everyone becomes a bit of a programmer. 📱💻

https://kidscodecs.com/

12/19/2023

🌟 Beanz Magazine needs your help! 🌟⁠

Help underprivileged kids access technology! Our magazine inspires them to explore tech and pursue opportunities, despite lacking computers or stable internet. Let's bridge this digital gap together!
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For just $6, you can gift a Beanz Magazine issue to a less fortunate child, inspiring their interest in technology. Your donation matters—whether it's $6 or $60 for 10 copies, you make a big impact! Our goal for 2024? Donate 6000+ free copies to kids in need.

Join us in empowering kids through STEAM education. Tap to donate and be a part of building a brighter future! 🙌📘

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12/05/2023

🚀🌟 New Issue Alert! 🌟🚀⁠
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Happy holidays and cheers to the end of another fantastic year! Our latest issue takes you on a cosmic celebration journey aboard the International Space Station! 🛰️🌠⁠
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Our writer Erin shares the details of her exciting journey - helping a Mediterranean science expedition! 🚢⁠
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But wait, there's more! 📚This jam-packed issue features our first article about creating electronic music with PureData! 🎶 Plus, meet our new writers, Marina, delving into turtle shells' secrets, and Bianca, exploring Dutch d**e management. 🐢🌊⁠
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Plus a Mini Micro space game you can code, a data logging project with a Pico board, using kites to explore how satellites work, the history of postal codes, how to avoid deceptive design patterns on the internet, and more.⁠
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All these fun exciting articles can be found on our website here: https://kidscodecs.com/ 🔍⁠
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Get ready to explore a universe of fun and knowledge! 🚀🔭⁠
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# Tech

12/01/2023

🧠 Dive into the magical world of binary numbers! Did you know that behind every letter on your screen hides an eight-digit code of 1s and 0s? 🤯 Computers speak in this secret language, turning 'A' into 01000001! ⁠
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🚀 It's been a whole decade since we released a binary numbers tutorial describing what binary numbers are and how to calculate them. And guess what? It is still a hit among our readers!⁠
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Can you crack the code for this three-letter word? 01000011 01000001 01010100 🤔💡⁠
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Click the link below to read the full article.

https://kidscodecs.com/a-binary-numbers-tutorial-with-1-and-0/
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11/22/2023

This looks fun and helpful!

11/17/2023

Huge thanks to Publishers Weekly for featuring Beanz Magazine in their recent article on innovative children's publishing on STEAM! ⁠
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We're so excited to celebrate our tenth year bringing valuable content to young minds! 🎉⁠
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Don't forget to check out our website for amusing and unusual pieces on tech, coding, history, traditions, and so much! ⁠

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08/10/2023

Visited them yesterday and it’s a great program.

07/13/2023

Learn about some cool forms of renewable energy... including geothermal energy that comes from volcanoes!

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07/12/2023

Check out some cool photos taken from outer space

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07/11/2023

Play a game as a Mars rover using Mini Micro!

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07/10/2023

Learn about what might be the first computer, the Antikythera mechanism from 100 BCE!

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