OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

This lesson will help students gain familiarity with algorithms and how to create a path on a coding mat. This will help prepare students to begin coding online.

Meta description

• Subject Area: Technology
• Grade Level : K-2
• Computer Science Domains:
  • Algorithms and Programming
• Computer Science Principles:
  • Collaborating Around Computing
• Materials:
  • None
• Considerations:
  • no

Lesson Plan

Overview

This lesson will help students gain familiarity with algorithms and how to create a path on a coding mat. This will help prepare students to begin coding online.

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

What is an algorithm and how do we use them?

OBJECTIVES

Students will recognize an algorithm, create one and write it down in an unplugged activity.

CATCH/HOOK

How do we use algorithms in our daily life?

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

Students model daily processes by creating and following algorithms (sets of step-by-step instructions) to complete tasks. Students can create and follow algorithms for making simple foods, brushing their teeth, getting ready for school, or participating in clean-up time

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REVIEW

Small group & large group discussion, and exit ticket.

STANDARDS