Introduce: Conditionals

Lesson Overview

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

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

  3. 📓 Reflect: (5 min.)


Materials

  • varies, based on the activities selected from below

  • Purple Level Student Workbooks, pp. ___

    • English / Spanish

Unplugged Activity:

Learn about conditionals using this unplugged activity.

Conditionals in Scratch:

xxx

Conditionals with Dash and Dot

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

Conditionals in Code Studio

xxx

Vocabulary

conditional: a statement that only runs under certain conditions or situations

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.