Block based programming

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Do Now
Write a sequence of instructions
so the bird reaches the pig.   

Block based programming

Lesson 1

Lesson objectives 

Conquer: Understand the key programming concept of sequencing.

Aspire:Apply sequencing to solve programming problems.

What is programming?

“Programming is how you get computers to solve problems”

• Programming is the process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task.
  

• We have 2 main kinds of programming:
  

Creating a sequence 

A Sequence, is the order that commands are executed by a computer, this allows us to carry out tasks that have multiple steps.

• You are going to create a sequence of instructions

• Create a set of instructions to make a cup of tea.

Create a set of instructions to make a cup of tea.

My method 

1. Fill the kettle​
   
2. Boil the water​
   
3. Add tea bag to mug​
   
4. Pour boiling water into mug​
   
5. Wait​
   
6. Remove the teabag​
   
7. Add sugar (if wanted)
   
8. Add milk (if wanted)
   

What is sequencing?

1. A set of instructions
2. A set of instructions in order.
3. A program created by code.
4. The result of our program when run.

What is programming?

1. The order in which we write our code.
2. The programs we use.
3. A set of instructions to complete a task.
4. The result of our program when run.

Applying our skills 

We will now apply our new found skills in sequencing to create some programs. 

Lets have a go at programming some sequences.

On the first level, we want the angry bird to reach his nemesis the pig.

 

We need to create a sequence of instructions that make this happen

Drag the move forward into the when run box. Then click run. 

Have a go ISL. 

Complete the first 13 levels

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