Decomposition

Word of the Week

Big problems are often challenging to solve. Many times it takes a lot of persistence to figure them out. To make these big problems a bit easier to solve, we can break the problem into smaller parts. In the activities this week, you will need break the problem down and think strategically to find a solution.

Coding with Carl: Episode 6

Unplugged Activities

Try your hand at breaking down a task using decomposition! These activities do not require a device.

Create a Board Game

Use decomposition to break down the parts of a board game, while you create your very own game!

Binary Names

Did you know you can write your name only using 1’s and 0’s? In this activity, you will decompose your name into binary.

Brain Benders

Can you break apart these problems to find the solution?

Plugged Activities

See if you can successfully find the solutions to each of these activities. You will need to break the problem down and think strategically. These activities do require a device.

Beginner

Use decomposition to breakdown the pictures into smaller shapes.

Intermediate

Look carefully at the Fuzz Bug and try to recreate its design.

Just for Fun

See if you can guess the mystery animal in 20 questions or less!

Keyboarding

Students in grades 2-4 can practice their keyboarding skills on Typing Club. Your student can access Typing Club by going to their Portal on their Chromebook.