NDCDE Backpack
NDCDE Honor Code
The NDCDE Honor Code explains how we show honesty and respect in our learning.
Enrichment Resources
Want to go beyond the lesson? These enrichment sites are packed with puzzles, facts, and fun activities to spark your curiosity.
Submitting Assignments
Turn it in like a pro! Watch these short videos to learn the easy way to submit your assignments online.
File Upload
Google File
Student Annotation
NDCDE AI Guidelines
The AI Guidelines make it clear how to use AI and make good choices in your coursework.
Buzz Messages
Stay connected! Use Buzz Messages to ask questions,
get feedback, and message with your teachers right in Buzz.
Response Tutorials
Each guide walks you through the steps so you know exactly how to respond when an assignment asks for more than typing.
NDCDE Honor Code
Honor Code Values
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Honesty
Courage
Fairness
Trust
Respect
Responsibility
The quality of being honest, free from fraud or deception, legitimate, truthful.
The quality of being honest, free from fraud or deception, legitimate, truthful.
The quality or state of being fair, especially fair or impartial treatment, lack of favoritism toward one side or another.
The assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.
The quality or state of being responsible; moral, legal, or mental accountability; reliability, trustworthiness.
The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
NDCDE Honor Code
Honor Code Pledges
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Elementary Honor Code Pledge
Middle/High School Honor Code Pledge
I have been provided and read the NDCDE honor code policy, reviewing it with my NDCDE teacher, parent, or learning coach if I needed any clarification. I understand how to demonstrate the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. I agree that when I’m uncertain whether my planned actions or behavior follow this policy, I will consult a NDCDE teacher or learning coach before I act. I understand that all NDCDE course content is copyrighted. Any attempt to share or access information about my course online or through other methods to gain an unfair academic advantage or help others do so is prohibited.
My parent and I reviewed NDCDE’s honor code values together, and I asked questions about the values and examples I did not understand. These values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage (bravery). I promise to always try my best to follow these values, especially when acting as a student. I will ask questions when unsure of how to follow the values when taking my courses and completing my assignments.
NDCDE Honor Code
Volations
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
NDCDE uses tools to check for pagiarism and ensure fairness and integrity. Your teachers are here to help, so always reach out if you’re not sure. If a violation occurs, it will be reported to the Dean of Students, who will decide the next steps.
Dishonesty
Plagiarism
Cheating
Collusion
Disruption
Giving or receiving answers from others without teacher permission.
Lying about your work or actions.
Not following specific instructions for assignments or tests.
Copying someone else’s work without giving credit.
Using unauthorized help on assignments or tests.
NDCDE Honor Code
Access Full Honor Code Policies
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Elementary Honor Code Pledge
Middle/High School Honor Code Pledge
Scan the QR code to view the full Honor Code Policy.
NDCDE AI Policy
What is Artificial Itellegence?
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Artificial Intelligence or AI is a smart helper on the computer. You might use it when you ask Google a question, use ChatGPT to get help with a spelling a word, or find a picture online. AI can help you learn, but it should not do your work for you.
AI Citation Wizard
NDCDE AI Policy
At NDCDE, WE BELIEVE IN:
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Using AI the right way shows that you are a responsible and trustworthy learner. If you’re not sure if it’s okay to use AI for something, ask your teacher first.
Courage
Fairness
Honesty
Respect
Responsibility
Doing your best on your own.
Making good choices, even when it’s hard.
Treating others’ work with care.
Playing by the rules
Telling the truth about your work.
NDCDE AI Policy
Using AI Tools Dos & Don'ts
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Tap or click each flashcard to flip it over and see how AI should and shouldn’t be used.
NDCDE Honor Code
Access Full AI Use Policies
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Scan the QR code to view the full Honor Code Policy.
Giving Credit to AI Tools
If you use AI to help you, tell your teacher or write where you got the help (like you would for a book or website). This is called citing your source. This keeps your work honest and fair.
Enrichment Resources
LanguageArts
Math
Science
This page is packed with engaging websites that make learning fun. You’ll find games, videos, and activities to help you practice reading, math, science, social studies, and more.
Social Studies
Arts & Creativity
Computer Science
Enrichment Resources
Language Arts
Unite for Literacy
Storyline Online
MLA Citation Wizard
Free picture books with narration in many languages.
Quickly generate correctly formatted citations
Picture books read aloud with captions and illustrations.
Enrichment Resources
Math
Desmos
NLVM
Mathigon
Toy Theater
GeoGebra
Friendly graphing tools and math explorations.
Virtual blocks, shapes, and number models to move and explore.
Story-based lessons and interactive activities.
Manipulatives and games for place value, geometry, and money.
Graphing, geometry, algebra, and statistics tools.
Enrichment Resources
Science
Mystery Science
San Diego Zoo
PhET
NASA STEM
Animal videos, facts, and activities.
Space crafts and experiments for kids.
Short science videos with prompts; no login for mini-lessons.
Try ideas with interactive science and math sims.
Enrichment Resources
Social Studies
Smithsonian
Nat Geo
Ducksters
Collections of images, videos, and artifacts.
Articles, videos, and games about our world.
Kid-friendly articles, quizzes, and games.
Enrichment Resources
Arts & Creativity
Kodable
CS Unplugged
Printable coding games and logic puzzles.
Hands-on activities that teach CS without devices.
Enrichment Resources
Computer Science
Chrome Music Lab
Interactive experiments to create, play, and explore music through visuals and sound.
Submitting Assignments
Some assignments in your courses will give you a choice in how you complete them. Use the tutorials below to learn how to submit your work, based on the assignment type your teacher has enabled.
Student Annotation
File Upload
Google File
File Upload
🎥 Watch the video below to see each step of the upload process and learn how to successfully submit your work.
Some assignments will ask you to upload a file, such as a document, image, or worksheet. Click Attach a file, find your saved file, and upload it before submitting. 💡 Tip: Make sure you know where your file is saved so you can find it easily when it’s time to upload.
Google File
🎥 Watch the video below to see each step of the upload process and learn how to successfully submit your work.
Some assignments will ask you to upload a file, such as a document, image, or worksheet. Click Attach a file, find your saved file, and upload it before submitting. 💡 Tip: Make sure your file is shared correctly so your teacher can open it.
Annotation Tool
🎥 Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to complete and submit your annotation assignments.
Some assignments will use the Student Annotation Tool, which lets you draw, type, or highlight directly on a document provided by your teacher. 💡 Tip: Make sure you know where your file is saved so you can find it easily when it’s time to upload.
Buzz Messages
How to Use My Inbox
What is Buzz Messages?
How to Set Up Email Notifications
Student Tutorials
Buzz Messages is a tool that helps teachers and students talk to each other inside Buzz. You can send and get messages about your classes, assignments, and grades — all in one place. It’s an easy way to stay connected without needing to use email. Click on the buttons to learn more about how to send, read, and manage messages in Buzz.
How to Manage Your Inbox
How to Respond to Grade Details
How to Respond and Write Messages
Responding Tutorials
Each guide walks you through the steps so you know exactly how to respond when an assignment asks for more than typing.
Recording Audio
Taking a Picture
Recording a Video
Taking a Picture
Some assignments may ask you to take a picture of your work and upload it. It’s important that your image is clear and easy for your teacher to see. Watch the tutorial below to learn how to take a strong, clear photo.
Recording a Video
Some assignments may give you the option to record a video response instead of writing your answers in essay form. Make sure your voice is clear and your work is easy for your teacher to see. Watch the tutorial below to learn how to record a clear and successful video response.
Recording Audio
Some assignments may give you the option to record an audio response instead of writing your answers. Make sure your voice is clear and easy for your teacher to hear. Watch the tutorial below to learn how to record a clear and successful audio response.
Think you found all of the hidden backpack images tucked inside the Backpack?
Open1
How many backpack images did you discover?
Enter the number.
Your Buzz Inbox is where you and your teacher send messages! This video shows you how to find and open messages and use filters to view messages by class or folder. You’ll also learn how to star, archive, or mark messages as unread, reply to your teacher, and refresh your Inbox so you never miss a new message.
Need to ask your teacher a question or check for updates? This video shows you how to find and use your Buzz Inbox! Learn how to open your Inbox, read and reply to messages, and send your own. You’ll also see how to refresh, star, or archive messages so you can stay organized and never miss a reply.
Need to message your teacher? Learn how to open your Inbox, write a new message, choose your course, add a subject, and send your note. You’ll also see how to reply when your teacher messages you — just click Reply, type your response, and hit Send. It’s an easy way to stay connected and communicate with your teachers in Buzz!
Click on each button to learn more about the different functions of a Buzz Message.
Got feedback on a graded assignment and want to reply? Learn how to click Message My Teachers, type your response, and send it straight to your teacher’s Inbox. You’ll also see how to find your message in your Inbox and return to your graded assignment anytime. It’s an easy way to keep the conversation going in Buzz!
Learn how to set up Buzz to send email alerts when you get a message or update. This video walks through adding and verifying your email, choosing when to get notifications, and checking or unchecking boxes for what you want to receive.
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NDCDE Backpack
NDCDE Honor Code
The NDCDE Honor Code explains how we show honesty and respect in our learning.
Enrichment Resources
Want to go beyond the lesson? These enrichment sites are packed with puzzles, facts, and fun activities to spark your curiosity.
Submitting Assignments
Turn it in like a pro! Watch these short videos to learn the easy way to submit your assignments online.
File Upload
Google File
Student Annotation
NDCDE AI Guidelines
The AI Guidelines make it clear how to use AI and make good choices in your coursework.
Buzz Messages
Stay connected! Use Buzz Messages to ask questions,
get feedback, and message with your teachers right in Buzz.
Response Tutorials
Each guide walks you through the steps so you know exactly how to respond when an assignment asks for more than typing.
NDCDE Honor Code
Honor Code Values
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Honesty
Courage
Fairness
Trust
Respect
Responsibility
The quality of being honest, free from fraud or deception, legitimate, truthful.
The quality of being honest, free from fraud or deception, legitimate, truthful.
The quality or state of being fair, especially fair or impartial treatment, lack of favoritism toward one side or another.
The assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.
The quality or state of being responsible; moral, legal, or mental accountability; reliability, trustworthiness.
The mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
NDCDE Honor Code
Honor Code Pledges
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Elementary Honor Code Pledge
Middle/High School Honor Code Pledge
I have been provided and read the NDCDE honor code policy, reviewing it with my NDCDE teacher, parent, or learning coach if I needed any clarification. I understand how to demonstrate the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. I agree that when I’m uncertain whether my planned actions or behavior follow this policy, I will consult a NDCDE teacher or learning coach before I act. I understand that all NDCDE course content is copyrighted. Any attempt to share or access information about my course online or through other methods to gain an unfair academic advantage or help others do so is prohibited.
My parent and I reviewed NDCDE’s honor code values together, and I asked questions about the values and examples I did not understand. These values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage (bravery). I promise to always try my best to follow these values, especially when acting as a student. I will ask questions when unsure of how to follow the values when taking my courses and completing my assignments.
NDCDE Honor Code
Volations
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
NDCDE uses tools to check for pagiarism and ensure fairness and integrity. Your teachers are here to help, so always reach out if you’re not sure. If a violation occurs, it will be reported to the Dean of Students, who will decide the next steps.
Dishonesty
Plagiarism
Cheating
Collusion
Disruption
Giving or receiving answers from others without teacher permission.
Lying about your work or actions.
Not following specific instructions for assignments or tests.
Copying someone else’s work without giving credit.
Using unauthorized help on assignments or tests.
NDCDE Honor Code
Access Full Honor Code Policies
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Elementary Honor Code Pledge
Middle/High School Honor Code Pledge
Scan the QR code to view the full Honor Code Policy.
NDCDE AI Policy
What is Artificial Itellegence?
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Artificial Intelligence or AI is a smart helper on the computer. You might use it when you ask Google a question, use ChatGPT to get help with a spelling a word, or find a picture online. AI can help you learn, but it should not do your work for you.
AI Citation Wizard
NDCDE AI Policy
At NDCDE, WE BELIEVE IN:
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Using AI the right way shows that you are a responsible and trustworthy learner. If you’re not sure if it’s okay to use AI for something, ask your teacher first.
Courage
Fairness
Honesty
Respect
Responsibility
Doing your best on your own.
Making good choices, even when it’s hard.
Treating others’ work with care.
Playing by the rules
Telling the truth about your work.
NDCDE AI Policy
Using AI Tools Dos & Don'ts
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Tap or click each flashcard to flip it over and see how AI should and shouldn’t be used.
NDCDE Honor Code
Access Full AI Use Policies
Click through the table of contents above to explore each section.
Scan the QR code to view the full Honor Code Policy.
Giving Credit to AI Tools
If you use AI to help you, tell your teacher or write where you got the help (like you would for a book or website). This is called citing your source. This keeps your work honest and fair.
Enrichment Resources
LanguageArts
Math
Science
This page is packed with engaging websites that make learning fun. You’ll find games, videos, and activities to help you practice reading, math, science, social studies, and more.
Social Studies
Arts & Creativity
Computer Science
Enrichment Resources
Language Arts
Unite for Literacy
Storyline Online
MLA Citation Wizard
Free picture books with narration in many languages.
Quickly generate correctly formatted citations
Picture books read aloud with captions and illustrations.
Enrichment Resources
Math
Desmos
NLVM
Mathigon
Toy Theater
GeoGebra
Friendly graphing tools and math explorations.
Virtual blocks, shapes, and number models to move and explore.
Story-based lessons and interactive activities.
Manipulatives and games for place value, geometry, and money.
Graphing, geometry, algebra, and statistics tools.
Enrichment Resources
Science
Mystery Science
San Diego Zoo
PhET
NASA STEM
Animal videos, facts, and activities.
Space crafts and experiments for kids.
Short science videos with prompts; no login for mini-lessons.
Try ideas with interactive science and math sims.
Enrichment Resources
Social Studies
Smithsonian
Nat Geo
Ducksters
Collections of images, videos, and artifacts.
Articles, videos, and games about our world.
Kid-friendly articles, quizzes, and games.
Enrichment Resources
Arts & Creativity
Kodable
CS Unplugged
Printable coding games and logic puzzles.
Hands-on activities that teach CS without devices.
Enrichment Resources
Computer Science
Chrome Music Lab
Interactive experiments to create, play, and explore music through visuals and sound.
Submitting Assignments
Some assignments in your courses will give you a choice in how you complete them. Use the tutorials below to learn how to submit your work, based on the assignment type your teacher has enabled.
Student Annotation
File Upload
Google File
File Upload
🎥 Watch the video below to see each step of the upload process and learn how to successfully submit your work.
Some assignments will ask you to upload a file, such as a document, image, or worksheet. Click Attach a file, find your saved file, and upload it before submitting. 💡 Tip: Make sure you know where your file is saved so you can find it easily when it’s time to upload.
Google File
🎥 Watch the video below to see each step of the upload process and learn how to successfully submit your work.
Some assignments will ask you to upload a file, such as a document, image, or worksheet. Click Attach a file, find your saved file, and upload it before submitting. 💡 Tip: Make sure your file is shared correctly so your teacher can open it.
Annotation Tool
🎥 Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to complete and submit your annotation assignments.
Some assignments will use the Student Annotation Tool, which lets you draw, type, or highlight directly on a document provided by your teacher. 💡 Tip: Make sure you know where your file is saved so you can find it easily when it’s time to upload.
Buzz Messages
How to Use My Inbox
What is Buzz Messages?
How to Set Up Email Notifications
Student Tutorials
Buzz Messages is a tool that helps teachers and students talk to each other inside Buzz. You can send and get messages about your classes, assignments, and grades — all in one place. It’s an easy way to stay connected without needing to use email. Click on the buttons to learn more about how to send, read, and manage messages in Buzz.
How to Manage Your Inbox
How to Respond to Grade Details
How to Respond and Write Messages
Responding Tutorials
Each guide walks you through the steps so you know exactly how to respond when an assignment asks for more than typing.
Recording Audio
Taking a Picture
Recording a Video
Taking a Picture
Some assignments may ask you to take a picture of your work and upload it. It’s important that your image is clear and easy for your teacher to see. Watch the tutorial below to learn how to take a strong, clear photo.
Recording a Video
Some assignments may give you the option to record a video response instead of writing your answers in essay form. Make sure your voice is clear and your work is easy for your teacher to see. Watch the tutorial below to learn how to record a clear and successful video response.
Recording Audio
Some assignments may give you the option to record an audio response instead of writing your answers. Make sure your voice is clear and easy for your teacher to hear. Watch the tutorial below to learn how to record a clear and successful audio response.
Think you found all of the hidden backpack images tucked inside the Backpack?
Open1
How many backpack images did you discover?
Enter the number.
Your Buzz Inbox is where you and your teacher send messages! This video shows you how to find and open messages and use filters to view messages by class or folder. You’ll also learn how to star, archive, or mark messages as unread, reply to your teacher, and refresh your Inbox so you never miss a new message.
Need to ask your teacher a question or check for updates? This video shows you how to find and use your Buzz Inbox! Learn how to open your Inbox, read and reply to messages, and send your own. You’ll also see how to refresh, star, or archive messages so you can stay organized and never miss a reply.
Need to message your teacher? Learn how to open your Inbox, write a new message, choose your course, add a subject, and send your note. You’ll also see how to reply when your teacher messages you — just click Reply, type your response, and hit Send. It’s an easy way to stay connected and communicate with your teachers in Buzz!
Click on each button to learn more about the different functions of a Buzz Message.
Got feedback on a graded assignment and want to reply? Learn how to click Message My Teachers, type your response, and send it straight to your teacher’s Inbox. You’ll also see how to find your message in your Inbox and return to your graded assignment anytime. It’s an easy way to keep the conversation going in Buzz!
Learn how to set up Buzz to send email alerts when you get a message or update. This video walks through adding and verifying your email, choosing when to get notifications, and checking or unchecking boxes for what you want to receive.