Kindergarten Q2

Theme:  Programming

Vocabulary Word

Do you remember what an algorithm is?  We defined it in Quarter 1 as a list of steps you follow to complete a task.  Did you know that computers can follow algorithms?  We call them programs.

Lesson Opener

Questions

How do computers know what to do?

Unplugged Activities

Plugged Activities

The Foos

 Students should complete police and construction beginning levels first.  

Teachers can have students move on to other levels (ninja, space, chef) if they feel it is appropriate.

Using the Beebots

Meet Beebot

Number Line Activity

Let's learn about the Bee-bot.  Use the slide deck to introduce the Bee-bot to Students.  Discuss how to care for the Bee-bot and introduce the first challenge -- The Number Line Activity!!

Click on the links to print the Number Line Activity and Small Number Cards.

Buzz and Bumble a BeeBot Story- Use this story to introduce the robot to students.

Extension Activity:  Bee-Bot Race to 10 game cards, demonstration video


Books

Supplemental Resources

Code Monkey Jr.

**Do not make accounts or have students login at this time.  Have students do all of the free puzzles.

Teaching Slides

Closing

What is a program?

Is sequence important in creating an algorithm?