7wbIS2 / 7xdIS4 Algorithms 2 - Monday 9th November

Unit 1 - Lesson 2 Algorithms

LO - "Refine" your sequencing skills using flowcharts and apply these to online programming

STARTER:

WAD STICKERS, HAND IN HOMEWORK 

Last week we made a flow chart for toast, tea and other every day events.

• What can you remember?
• Look at the flowchart sheet.  What's different about it?  
• How could you change (refine = make better / more efficient) yours to use this new shape? 

Development .....

1) Open your Flowchart 1 in Microsoft Word. You should have saved it in your Sites folder.
2) Refine it to use a decision diamond ie: for jam on toast, or sugar in tea for example.
3) Ensure your name is on it, save and print for your folder.

New learning and applying your knowledge....

Have a go at Level 1 of Lightbot by clicking here

As you are working through level 1, say out loud the instructions you are giving. Forward 1, Forward 2, Light Up etc.. 

Could you have a go at representing these instructions as a flow chart ?
Create your 'algorithm' - draw it on paper / or on the tables/whiteboards.
Test it does it work?
What needs changing ?

Plenary: Meta Menu.

Using the Menu Menu Exit card. Choose 2 questions to answer and tell a partner the answer. Your partner might then need to feedback to Miss.

• How are you going to remember this learning? 
• What is the key aspect you will remember? 
• What has this lesson reminded you of? 
• What did you learn that you didn’t know before? 
• What have you learnt that could be useful elsewhere? 
• What have you learnt elsewhere that is like this? 
• How will you apply what you have learnt? 

If you have time:

1. Download the Unit 1 Evidence Document by clicking here
2. Save the document in SITES > ICT > Unit 1
2. Complete the LightBot sections of the document