Block Based Programming Lesson 5

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Match the programming terms to the code!

Extension

https://www.kidztype.com/tags/bbc-typing/

Loop

If statement

True output

False output

Lesson objectives 

Conquer: Recap key programming terms. 

Aspire Higher: Use this knowledge to create a simple game. 

 

 

Aspire: Create a set of loops to make a program more efficient.

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Key Terms

Previously we have made use of 3 very important concepts in programming:

1. Sequencing: Creating a set of instructions in order.
2. Loops: Make a set of instructions repeat.
   
3. Conditional Statements: A decision point in a program.

Lets recap with a quick quiz!

What is a loop?

1. A set of instructions to complete a task.
2. A set of instructions in order.
3. A repeated section of code.
4. The end result of your program.

What is sequencing?

1. A set of instructions.
2. A set of instructions in order.
3. A program created by code.
4. The result of our program when run.

Quiz should take 3-4 mins, allow time on later questions for students to read through the code options to figure out which option is correct. 

1. The harvester will collect all of the crops.
2. They not pick any of the crops with the path she is taking.
3. The harvester will only pick the pumpkin.
4. The harvester will pick all of the crops, except the pumpkin.

Drag and drop to fill in the gaps in the code so the bee collects all the nectar!

Move Forward

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If at

Get nectar

What is programming?

1. The order in which we write our code.
2. The programs we use.
3. A set of instructions to complete a task.
4. The result of our program when run.

ISL

We are going to recap and develop our programming skills in preparation for our assessment. 

Complete the following express course lessons:

1. Maze  - Click here  

2. Minecraft additional challenges - Click here

3. Art design -  Click here

Plenary questions

Why do we use loops in your programs?

1. To make the program run faster.
2. To make the program more efficient.
3. They allow decisions to be made.
4. They put information onto the screen,