This 4-H National Youth Science Day post is sponsored by HughesNet
“I don’t understand why we’re not using the computer if this is a computer science class,” one of my 8th grade students groans as he sits down at his computer while I pass out papers. Despite being tech savvy online, the teacher in me knows the importance of physical activities and puzzles to reinforce concepts being learned about the digital world as we teach kids computer science.
This year 4-H’s month long National Youth Science Day (NYSD) celebration, sponsored in part by, helps kids bring their passion to computer science. HughesNet is passionate about providing access and opportunity for kids to learn about STEM topics (science, technology, engineering and math), which is why they work with 4-H to sponsor this annual STEM challenge.
This year’s theme, Game Changers, teaches kids how to use computer science (CS) to create games, solve problems and engage with topics they’re passionate about. The Game Changers Kit ($21.95) provides everything parents and teachers need to teach beginning coding skills in one convenient box. You don’t need to be a 4-H member to participate – NYSD is open to everyone!
HughesNet, America’s number one choice for satellite internet, is passionate about empowering the next generation of leaders through STEM education. Since HughesNet recognizes that computer science skills are critical to our kids’ futures, they sent me 20 National Youth Science Day Game Changers kits to give away to readers just like you!
Take a look at what’s included in each Game Changers kit:
- 1 Facilitator Guide
- 10 Youth Workbooks including certificates of completion
- 17 Scratch Coding Challenge Cards
- 5 Hack Your Harvest Board Games
- 5 Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Caps
- 6 Tractor Game Pieces
- 75 Obstacles Stickers
- 2 Beach Balls
- 1 USB Drive that includes offline versions of Scratch and Adobe Air (for Mac & Windows) and printables like a Certificate of Completion, Facilitator Guide, Pitch Your Passion Offline Instructions, Scratch Coding Challenge Cards, and the Youth Workbook
Enter to Win a Game Changers Kit Courtesy of HughesNet!
HughesNet is providing 20 kits for 20 families! Enter to win one of your own using the Rafflecopter form below!
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Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 5. This giveaway is open to US residents only.
For more information about 4-H National Youth Science Day and Game Changers:
- Visit the 4-H website
- Like 4-H on Facebook
- Follow 4-H on Instagram and Twitter
- Order your kit here
I was compensated for this post and to facilitate a giveaway, however, all opinions are my own.
My youngest nephew is just getting old enough to start being interested in coding, and specifically, creating gaming content. This stuff is old hat for my older nephew. He is grown (20 year old) and would be happy to help teach his stepbrother what he knows, but he isn’t a teacher. He could use the Facilitator’s Guide, as well as the other materials to teach. I think this would be a perfect way for the two of them to connect and learn!
My 9 year old daughter is just getting into coding. This would be fantastic for her and the rest for her 5th grade class. We are lucky enough to do public school at home. Our science teacher is also willing to add this as an elective 🙂
I was a programmer. I want to teach girls that it is easy to learn and not just for boys.
I think my boys would love this! They’ve both shown interest in wanting to learn how to do coding.
The kits look excellent is very interesting and full of building together, which really is what catches my attention. I love the tech and thinking challenge it brings to put it all together.
My daughter wants to learn coding
My nieces are very interested in studying STEM and I think this would be a great introduction to coding for them.
It looks like a fun family project and a chance to learn together.
My son is all about STEM, he is really trying to convince me to get him his own computer so he can work on coding. Always building, inventing, and planning.
The STEM education appeals to our family
This looks so interesting! I’d love to gather a group of my kids’ friends and turn this into a party!
My son is interested in everything technology and would love this!
I’d love to use these as quality learning time instead of more games on the Ipad
I have a 5 year old who would greatly benefit from this awesome teaching tool !
I think this would be awesome for my 5 year old son! He is already getting into coding.
I would love to use this with my Girl Scout Daisies and my homeschooled daughter. This seems to be a great resource! Thanks for the opportunity!
If I won this I would give it as a gift to my daughter’s teacher.
This would be neat to show my son at home and my daughter too if I can get her to focus.
My daughter is 6 and learning to read, I feel like learning to code could go hand in hand with reading. She’s a quick study, and this could give her a great start.
My son is very interested in programming so this would be prefect for him
I volunteer for the homeless, and this would be a gamechanger for them.. Fun and educational!