6 to 11 years old

Programming with Ozobot

Learn how to program with Ozobot colour codes and discover how we accelerate particles at CERN and even the history of the Big Bang. Material available in French.

Introduction to Ozobot

Introduction to acceleratorsAccelerating particles Ozobot circuit

Big Bang Ozobot circuit

Programming with Thymio

Discover the Thymio robot and build your own particle accelerator. Material available in French.

Introduction to Thymio

Introduction to accelerators

Unplugged Programming

Learn the basics of programming logic using paper mazes. Based on material from 1,2,3 Codez.

Workshop description + Support Guide (PDF Only in French)

Workshop printouts

Booklet in PDF (FrenchEnglish)

Inside a Computer?

Understand the inner workings of a computer and build your own paper model. Based on material from Hello Ruby.

Workshop Description

CERN Postcards with paper circuits

Take a LED, a button battery, some conductive tape and user your imagination to create the most beautiful CERN postcards!

Booklet in PDF (French)

Pixel pARTicles

Learn more about pixels and particles!

Empty Grid in PDF

Booklet in PDF (English) (French)

Colouring Book

Learn the different computer components while colouring!

Booklet in PDF (French)

Particles Cocotte

Mix Origami and fundamental particles with the Particles Cocotte!

Booklet in PDF (French) + Particle table (French)

Particle Physics Treasure Hunt

This is a family or school activity with 5 challenges to learn more about CERN and Particle Physics. The challenges are available in two levels: children who can’t read yet (help from an adult needed) and children who can read. Use your school playground or nearby park, to hide the challenges and enjoy with your family and friends!

Printouts in PDF (French)

Build your own LHC

Use your imanigation and recycle old material (empty WC paper rolls, buiscuit boxes, etc). You just need some glue and paper color to decorate. Do you have other ideas? Please, share them with us! wit-sc@cern.ch

10 to 14 years old

Introduction to Programming

Interactive game and online tutorial to introduce programming with scratch. Based on material from code.org

Workshop Description

What is a website?

Interactive game and online tutorial to learn about how websites work and are programmed.

Workshop Description

Programming with Micro:bit

Learn the basics of block programming with Makecode and learn about fundamental particles by sending them over radio using Micro:bit.

Introduction to Micro:bit

Fundamental Particles with Micro:bit: ProgramPoster