Space Cadet
Students learn coding concepts as they solve these puzzles to help their astronaut through the space journey.
- GRADES 1-2
- BEGINNER
- WEB IPAD
Voiceovers
Answer Key
Module 1: Alien Hop

Module 2: Collecting Power

Module 3: Asteroid Dodger

Module 4: Broadcast

Module 5: Events Explorer

Lesson : Asteroids
Space Cadet
Time: 30+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up
(5 minutes)
Activities
(30 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Asteroids modules on their own:
1. Alien Hop (Puzzle)
2. Collecting Power (Puzzle)
3. Asteroid Dodger (Puzzle)
4. Broadcast (Puzzle)
5. Events Explorer (DIY)
Extended Activities
(10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
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CCSS-Math:
K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.5, 1.OA.B.3, 2.OA.B.2, MP.1
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CCSS-ELA:
RF.K.4, RF.1.4, RF.2.4, RF.1.4.A, RF.2.4.A, 1.RI.10, 2.RI.10
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CSTA:
1A-AP-09, 1A-AP-11
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CS CA:
K-2.AP.13, K-2.AP.14
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ISTE:
1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 6.b
U.K. Standards
Key stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:
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understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
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create and debug simple programs
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use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
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use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
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use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies
Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
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design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
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use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
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understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
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use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact
Time: 30+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Activities (30 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Asteroids modules on their own:
1. Alien Hop (Puzzle)2. Collecting Power (Puzzle)
3. Asteroid Dodger (Puzzle)
4. Broadcast (Puzzle)
5. Events Explorer (DIY)
Extended Activities (10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
- CCSS-Math: K.CC.B.4, K.CC.B.5, 1.OA.B.3, 2.OA.B.2, MP.1
- CCSS-ELA: RF.K.4, RF.1.4, RF.2.4, RF.1.4.A, RF.2.4.A, 1.RI.10, 2.RI.10
- CSTA: 1A-AP-09, 1A-AP-11
- CS CA: K-2.AP.13, K-2.AP.14
- ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 6.b
U.K. Standards
Key stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:- understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
- create and debug simple programs
- use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
- use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
- use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies
Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:- design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
- use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
- understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
- use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact