OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

Students learn about trickster tales in different cultures, then learn about how algorithms tell a story using ScratchJr. This is a multi-lesson activity that integrates with Language Arts, Social Studies and Computer Science.

Meta description

• Subject Area: Computer Science, Social Studies, Technology
• Grade Level : K-2
• Computer Science Domains:
  • Algorithms and Programming
• Computer Science Principles:
  • Developing and Using Abstractions, Creating Computational Artifacts, Testing and Refining Computational Artifacts
• Materials:
  • ScratchJr
• Considerations:
  • no

Lesson Plan

Overview

Students learn about trickster tales in different cultures, then learn about how algorithms tell a story using ScratchJr. This is a multi-lesson activity that integrates with Language Arts, Social Studies and Computer Science.

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

What is an algorithm? Describe the importance of following a sequence?

OBJECTIVES

Identify and model daily processes by creating and following algorithms Create programs to accomplish task Use algorithms to create their own trickster tale and produce using ScratchJr.

CATCH/HOOK

Tell the story of a trickster….select a scene and have students work with you to ‘write’ an algorithm to retell.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

Students learn about trickster tales in different cultures, then learn about how algorithms tell a story using ScratchJr. This is a multi-lesson activity that integrates with Language Arts, Social Studies and Computer Science.

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REVIEW

Teachers can share the progression with students as outlined in the lesson plan.

STANDARDS