Beth's Bean Plant

Anyone can learn computer science, even at the elementary school level. This book delves into the essential computer science concept of communicating with digital objects 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 they can communicate with digital objects in everyday life. In this book, Beth uses digital objects to present her findings on the growth of her bean plant. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book My Plant Project (ISBN: 9781538366974). The instructional guide on the inside front and back covers provides: Vocabulary, Background knowledge, Text-dependent questions, Whole class activities, and Independent activities.