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GALACTIC CODE ACADEMY
NOVA & CHIP
Teacher Guide
Year 3 • Coding Level 1 • Key Stage 2
Infinicorecipher
Educational Technology Division
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© Katarzyna Kalina vel Kalinowska (Infinicorecipher)
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

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First Edition
ISBN: [To be assigned]

Published by Infinicorecipher
Educational Technology Division

WELCOME TO THE TEACHER GUIDE

Dear Educator,

Welcome to the Galactic Code Academy Teacher Guide - your comprehensive resource for delivering engaging, inclusive coding education that supports all learners.

This guide provides:

Each chapter aligns page-for-page with the Student Theory Book and Workbook, making classroom navigation seamless.

You can teach directly from this guide without flipping between books.

DEDICATION

To my daughters, Oliwia & Alicja—
Thank you for being my inspiration, my motivation,
and the spark behind every idea in the Galactic Code Academy.
Your real-life artwork, imagination, and curiosity
brought Nova & Chip to life in ways only you could.

With all my love,
Your forever loving Mom

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY & SEN PRINCIPLES

Neurodiversity-Friendly Teaching Approach

This curriculum follows evidence-based principles for supporting diverse learners:

ADHD Support Strategies:

Autism Support Strategies:

Dyslexia Support Strategies:

CHAPTER 1: EVENTS - TEACHER GUIDE
Lesson Overview

Learning Objective:
Students understand that an event is something that happens and starts a program.

Key Vocabulary:

Required Materials:

Lesson Duration: 45-60 minutes

SEN Adaptations:

Teaching the Concept

Step-by-Step Introduction (15 minutes):

1. Story Connection (5 minutes):

2. Concept Explanation (5 minutes):

3. Real-Life Demonstrations (5 minutes):

English Grammar Integration:

Common Misconceptions to Address:

Technology Integration

Computer Activity Setup (20 minutes):

1. Student Account Management:

2. Platform Navigation:

3. First Programming Activity:

Assessment & Differentiation

Formative Assessment Questions:

Differentiation Strategies:

Support Level Strategies
Additional Support • Provide visual event cards
• Use partner support
• Offer verbal responses instead of written
• Simplify to 2-choice questions
On Track • Complete standard activities
• Encourage peer helping
• Use workbook exercises
Extension • Create event chains
• Design simple games
• Help struggling peers
• Explore advanced blocks
Lesson Reflection

Exit Ticket Questions:

  1. Draw or write one event you learned about today
  2. What happens when you press a button in a program?
  3. How confident do you feel about events? (😊 🙂 😐)

Teacher Reflection Prompts:

THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING YOUNG CODERS!

Congratulations on Completing the Teacher Guide!

You have successfully guided your students through their first steps in computational thinking and coding concepts.

Your students have learned:

Most importantly, you've created an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed, regardless of their learning differences.

Thank you for your dedication to neurodiversity-friendly education and for inspiring the next generation of confident, creative coders.

Teacher's Name: ________________________

School: ________________________

Academic Year: ________________________

Date Completed: ________________________