What is the difference between 3rd-5th grade and 6th-12th grade Clubs?

3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade Clubs are differentiated by their duration, goals, and whether they begin with an online or offline approach. Resources for both programs are primarily found on our learning platform, HQ.

3rd-5th grade Clubs students start their Clubs experience with guided lesson plans centered on Girls Who Code's book, Learn to Code and Change the World, and are organized across 5+ sessions. (Our 3rd-5th grade curriculum does include optional online activity sets as well.)

6th-12th grade Clubs start with online-based lesson plans and activity sets that utilize a variety of web-hosted tools.The curriculum is flexible, but designed to be covered across 10+ sessions, running around 60 minutes each session. Guides for each meeting will be provided along with recommendations for clubs who will meet either less or more than 60 minutes.

The main focus for 3rd-5th grade Clubs is developing bravery and confidence in their Computer Science skills. 6th-12th grade Clubs create a project. Members​ ​work​ ​together to​ ​solve​ ​a​ ​problem​ ​that​ ​is​ ​important​ ​to​ ​them,​ ​connecting​ ​the​ ​computer science skills​ ​they have learned​ ​with​ ​the​ ​ability​ ​to​ ​solve​ ​real-world​ ​problems​ ​and​ ​create​ ​change​ ​in their​ ​communities.

Please note: All Girls Who Code Clubs take place throughout the academic year at a non-profit location, and are led by a volunteer Facilitator.