1. Computing session 4

2. Scratch game Evaluate at least 2 games
On one post-it note – a strong feature of the game
On another post-it note – a suggestion to make it even better!
Post your game onto the Moodle forum

4. Aims of computing curriculum

5. Reminder - algorithms What is an algorithm?
What is it called when it’s on a digital device?

6. How have you demonstrated understanding of big ideas in computer science?
See also sheet of computer science definitions on Moodle – includes more

7. More algorithms! Crossing the road.
What if there are traffic lights with a button for pedestrians?
Everyday rules: e.g. how to enter the classroom after play time
Musical/dance algorithms (folk dance/Hokey Cokey): Can pupils write the algorithm, sequence picture cards, create new dance routines?
Can pupils debug your incorrect sequences?
Human Bee Bots

8. Unplugged reinforcement of concepts

10. Human crane Human crane activity (from code-it.co.uk)
What are the big computer science ideas?
Idea taken from Code-it

11. Pedestrian crossing
Using post-it notes and large piece of paper, what’s an algorithm for crossing the road, where there’s a pedestrian crossing?

12. Getting out of bed and getting to uni
Algorithm?
How can we break it down into parts?
Big idea in computer science?

13. General knowledge quiz
Big idea in computer science?
Idea taken from Barefoot computing