Algorithms are all around you! A recipe for making food, the directions to play a game, and even your daily routine are all algorithms! Computer programmers write algorithms for the computer to follow.
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Cards and arrows can be printed or assigned to students digitally.
Students will practice persistence while following algorithms to create origami in this fun activity.
Origami video tutorial collection
eBook can be found on MackinVIA
Students will identify different types of algorithms and use an online tool to follow and create algorithms.
eBook can be found on MackinVIA
Use these slides to introduce CodeSpark's The Foos and solving puzzles with them .
Algorithm Al could be used as review from Kindergarten.
Each CS classroom has this set of LEGO. Students can use the included cards to follow algorithms.