My Community Project

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of reusing resources and knowledge using age-appropriate language and colorful illustrations. A meaningful storyline is paired with an accessible curricular topic to engage and excite readers. This book introduces readers to a relatable character and familiar situation, which demonstrates how reusing resources and knowledge can be helpful in everyday life. Readers follow a narrator as they collect used hats and gloves for homeless people in their community. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Our Class Clothing Drive (ISBN: 9781538351727). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.