Kindergarten Q3

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

Happy Maps JamBoard

Contains 3 grids with arrows.  Have students give example algorithms to get the robot to the food.

Questions

What directions can we use to get the robot to the food?

Can we make a longer or short algorithm to do the same thing?

Plugged Activities

Using the Beebots

Supplemental Resources

The Foos

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

Closing

Share about a puzzle you solved.  What helped you solve it?