Introduce: Events

Lesson Overview

Students will be introduced to the computer science concept of events 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 Green Workbook to introduce students to events. (5-10 min.)

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

  3. 📓 Reflect: (5 min.)


Materials

  • varies, based on the activities selected from below

  • Green Level Student Workbooks, pp. 7-8

Unplugged Activity: The Big Event

Learn about events using this unplugged activity from Code.org.

Events in Scratch: Alphabet Game

Play with event blocks in Scratch using this Alphabet Game starter project.

Events with Dash and Dot

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

Events in Code Studio

Use events to create a chase game or a basketball game in Code Studio.

Vocabulary

event: an action that causes something to happen

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.