Sonic Pi Resources


Sonic Pi Resources

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#CSK8 Podcast

  • Each episode of the #CSK8 Podcast explores research, experiences, or perspectives on computer science education with a focus on grades K-8.

Download Sonic Pi

  • Sonic Pi allows you to create music through live computer programming. Click on the link above to download Sonic Pi for Mac, PC, or Raspberry Pi.

Code "Hot Cross Buns"

  • Follow the steps in this pdf to create "Hot Cross Buns" in Sonic Pi.

Watch some live coding videos

  • The link above has some live coding demonstrations using Sonic Pi and other platforms for live coding

Free book on creating music with Sonic Pi

  • Download this free book by Sam Aaron (the creator of Sonic Pi) to learn even more about what you can do in Sonic Pi.

Learn more about Ruby (the programming language of Sonic Pi)

  • Codecademy provides a 9 hour course on the programming language Sonic Pi uses (Ruby). Click the link above to learn even more about what you can do in Sonic Pi.


Project Walkthroughs and Resources

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Example Projects (Developed by Fourth Graders and Older)

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Debugging pracctice

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What This Class Looks Like

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Sample Lesson Plans

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Coding TAP Crosswalk Document

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The purpose of the document below is to provide a "crosswalk" between classroom learning and facilitating with the TAP evaluation rubric. The "crosswalk" provides an explanation or translation of what to expect within a coding classroom as it relates to TAP discourse.

If you are on a mobile device, click here to open up the Google Doc below.


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