Block based programming

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Write a sequence of instructions
so the bird reaches the pig.   
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Slide 1: Open question
ComputingLower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

This lesson contains 12 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 50 min

Items in this lesson

Do Now
Write a sequence of instructions
so the bird reaches the pig.   

Slide 1 - Open question

Block based programming
Lesson 1

Slide 2 - Slide

Lesson objectives 
Conquer: Understand the key programming concept of sequencing.
Aspire:Apply sequencing to solve programming problems.

Slide 3 - Slide

What is programming?
“Programming is how you get computers to solve problems”

  • Programming is the process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task.

  • We have 2 main kinds of programming:

Slide 4 - Slide

Creating a sequence 
A Sequence, is the order that commands are executed by a computer, this allows us to carry out tasks that have multiple steps.

  • You are going to create a sequence of instructions

  • Create a set of instructions to make a cup of tea.


Slide 5 - Slide

Create a set of instructions to make a cup of tea.

Slide 6 - Open question

My method 
  1. Fill the kettle​
  2. Boil the water​
  3. Add tea bag to mug​
  4. Pour boiling water into mug​
  5. Wait​
  6. Remove the teabag​
  7. Add sugar (if wanted)
  8. Add milk (if wanted)

Slide 7 - Slide

What is sequencing?
A
A set of instructions
B
A set of instructions in order.
C
A program created by code.
D
The result of our program when run.

Slide 8 - Quiz

What is programming?
A
The order in which we write our code.
B
The programs we use.
C
A set of instructions to complete a task.
D
The result of our program when run.

Slide 9 - Quiz

Applying our skills 
We will now apply our new found skills in sequencing to create some programs. 




Slide 10 - Slide

Lets have a go at programming some sequences.
On the first level, we want the angry bird to reach his nemesis the pig.
 

We need to create a sequence of instructions that make this happen
Drag the move forward into the when run box. Then click run. 

Slide 11 - Slide

Have a go ISL. 
Complete the first 13 levels

Click here 

Slide 12 - Slide