Source: Teach Computer Science & Coding to Kids – CS First
Google’s CS First computer science curriculum is a set of resources to help students learn about computer science. The materials are geared for students in grade 9-14 and use Scratch as the programming environment.
The curriculum is free to use and students do not need a Google account.
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