Many important topics in computer science can be taught without using computers at all. This series of activities unplugs... More > computer science by providing off-line activities, games and puzzles that are suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially for elementary school children. The activities cover a wide range of topics, from algorithms to artificial intelligence, from binary numbers to boolean circuits, compression to cryptography.

There are currently two versions of the book. The one on this page is the "Teachers' Edition" (red cover), which is aimed at people with less of a technical background. It has 12 activities, and a lot more illustrations and handouts. The "Original" version (blue cover) is aimed primarily at readers with a more technical interest. It has more activities (20 in total) but fewer illustrations. We recommend that you preview the two books to decide which is most suitable for you. < Less

The Unplugged project provides teachers with a series of off-line activities designed to let people of all ages have fun... More > exploring some of the interesting ideas in computer science, without having to use a computer at all! These activities are suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially for elementary school children. This 232-page book includes photocopy masters and detailed explanations.

There are currently two versions of the book. The one on this page is the "Original" version (blue cover), which is aimed primarily at readers with a more technical interest. It has more activities (20 in total) but fewer illustrations and classroom handouts. The "Teachers' Edition" is aimed at people with less of a technical background. It has 12 activities, and a lot more illustrations and photocopiable handouts. We recommend that you preview the two books to decide which is most suitable for you. < Less

The Unplugged project provides teachers with a series of off-line activities designed to let people of all ages have fun... More > exploring some of the interesting ideas in computer science, without having to use a computer at all! These activities are suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially for elementary school children. This 232-page book includes photocopy masters and detailed explanations.

There are currently two versions of the book. The one on this page is the "Original" version (blue cover), which is aimed primarily at readers with a more technical interest. It has more activities (20 in total) but fewer illustrations and classroom handouts. The "Teachers' Edition" is aimed at people with less of a technical background. It has 12 activities, and a lot more illustrations and photocopiable handouts. We recommend that you preview the two books to decide which is most suitable for you. < Less

Many important topics in computer science can be taught without using computers at all. This series of activities unplugs... More > computer science by providing off-line activities, games and puzzles that are suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, but especially for elementary school children. The activities cover a wide range of topics, from algorithms to artificial intelligence, from binary numbers to boolean circuits, compression to cryptography.

There are currently two versions of the book. The one on this page is the "Teachers' Edition" (red cover), which is aimed at people with less of a technical background. It has 12 activities, and a lot more illustrations and handouts. The "Original" version (blue cover) is aimed primarily at readers with a more technical interest. It has more activities (20 in total) but fewer illustrations. We recommend that you preview the two books to decide which is most suitable for you. < Less