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Lesson Overview
Lesson Overview
Students will be introduced to the computer science concept sequence by participating in Scratch Charades, an unplugged hands-on activity that fosters students' understanding of how Scratch's block-based language works by acting out and building scripts. A variety of activities are included below to provide the teacher with choice around best supporting their students' comprehension of this concept.
Agenda (updated)
Agenda (updated)
🔥 Warm-up: Play Scratch Charades and/or review page 2 of the Green Level Student Workbook. (5-10 min.)
▶️ Main Activity: Play Scratch Charades in groups and/or select from a variety of activities below. Each option is explained in depth in the lesson plan. (35-50 min.)
🤔 Reflect: (5 min.) This may vary according to which activity was done, but generally: Why does sequence matter in computer science? Where else in our lives does sequencing matter?
Materials
Materials
Scratch Charades
varies, based on the activities selected from below
Green Level Student Workbooks, pp. 2-3
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Explore sequence puzzles with the Angry Birds in Lesson 2 and 3 in Course C.
Find and fix the bugs in the steps to create a shape drawing.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
sequence: a set of instructions that follow one another in order
Standards
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.
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