Introduce: Forever Loops

Lesson Overview

Students will be introduced to the computer science concept of forever loops through plugged and unplugged activities. A variety of activities are included below to provide the teacher with choice around best supporting their students' comprehension of this concept.

Agenda

  1. ⭐️ Introduce: Use the pages in the Blue Workbook to introduce students to forever loops. (5-10 min.)

  2. 🤖 Engage: Select from the activities below to engage students in learning about forever loops and what they do in computer programs. (35-50 min.)

  3. 📓 Reflect: (5 min.)

    • Can you explain forever loops to a friend?

    • Can you think of any way forever loops is used in real life?

Materials

  • varies, based on the activities selected from below

  • Blue Level Student Workbooks, p. 6

Unplugged Activity:

Learn about forever loops using this unplugged activity.

Forever Loops with Dash and Dot

Learn about forever loops using Dash and Dot robots with these Challenge Cards!

Forever Loops in Code Studio:


Vocabulary

loop: repeat a sequence of instructions

Standards

  • CA CSS 3-5.AP.12 Create programs that include events, loops, and conditionals.

  • CA CSS 3-5.AP.17 Test and debug a program or algorithm to ensure it accomplishes the intended task.

  • CA CSS 3-5.AP.18 Perform different roles when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development.