Pixar and Khan Academy Release Free Online Course for Aspiring Animators

This new series of behind-the-scenes introductory videos and online exercises introduces computer science fundamentals by taking a closer look at the tools Pixar engineers and artists use to craft some of your favorite animated movies. There are two series with a couple dozen videos each which give the animation nerds in your life, young and old, a chance to get a sense of what it’s like to work at Pixar.

Pixar in a Box

My Maps

Did you know there is a collaborative mapping tool built right in to Google Drive? You can create some interesting maps with video and picture place marks along the way. The map above shows the territory under the rule of Genghis Khan and the Silk Road. It was made by 8 9th graders in social studies class. to get started, here's a cheat sheet.

Build With Chrome

Welcome to Build - the largest LEGO® set the world has ever seen. Developed with the latest web technology in Chrome, Build is a place for everyone to imagine, create and explore building with LEGO bricks online. 

Once you’ve completed something, publish it on the map, and share it with your friends. You can also become a certified Master Builder with the Build Academy; complete a series of exciting challenges over different locations and unlock cool new LEGO bricks along the way.

Design A Zac Posen Dress

Design the pattern that lights up this dress.

See this dress on the red carpet and instagram

See the rest of the coding resources from #Hourofcode

Winter Magnetic Poetry

Make a copy of this template

You can work collaboratively or alone. 

Share your poem in the comments section.