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Learning Objective
Learning Objective
- Understand a procedure
- Understand that an Algorithm is a set of instructions to solve a problem
Starter Challenge
Starter Challenge
Can you order the shapes to move from A to B or B to A.
Split the class into groups of five. Two groups per grid, one starting at point A and one starting at point B.
Students need to use the Direction Shapes to navigate around the maze.
Record the sequence on the iPads using the Notes or Drawing on Seesaw.
Main teaching
Main teaching
Can you move from the start to finish using less lines of code? (ie: less cards)
Can they make the sequence shorter by using a procedure?
Explain what an Algorithm is. A set of instructions to solve a problem.
The children can trade the direction cards for a procedure card. Limit the amount of procedure cards that you have so the children have to calculate the correct number of procedure cards that they need.
Cross-Curricular Links
Cross-Curricular Links
- English: Instructions
- Maths: Measurement, Geometry: Position & Direction
Key Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Procedure
Debug
Navigate
Algorithm
Resources
Resources
iPads
Direction and procedure cards
6 x 6 grids for the playground
Weblinks
Weblinks
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