Block based programming lesson 2

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Do Now
How many pieces of scrap
did BB8 collect?
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Answer is 3 pieces. 

Lesson 2: Block based programming

Understanding the fundamentals of programming

Lesson objectives 

Conquer: Apply sequencing and loops to create your own program.

Aspire: Use loops to make your programs more efficient.

 

 

Aspire: Create a set of loops to make a program more efficient.

Recap

Previously we have made use of 2 very important concepts in programming.

1. Sequencing - Creating a set of instructions In order
2. Loops– Make a set of instructions repeat
   

Applying sequencing and loops

Today you are going to make use of both sequencing and loops to create your own artwork.

ISL drawing Task

Draw the following 3 shapes using the code blocks

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Give majority of lesson time for students to practice skills with loops and sequencing.

If students complete the following 3 shapes, ask students to draw a house as this is made up of both a square and triangle. 

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 a loop?

1. A set of instructions to complete a task.
2. A set of instructions in order.
3. A repeated section of code
4. The end result of your program.

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.

Extention task

Continue to practice your mastery of different typing skills.

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Start on either beginner or intermediate.