7wb3 Algorithms Lesson 1 - Cover Period 4

(Some of you may have done this lesson before half term with your old teacher. If you have please support those pupils who haven't).

L/O - To demonstrate sequencing skills using flowcharts
Starter

1. Click here to open the Tangram Puzzle
2. Work with a partner - one of you should be the 'programmer' and the other should be the 'computer'
3. Try to complete the puzzle by following your 'programmers' instructions exactly.
4. You can only use words to communicate. No pointing!



Development 1 - New knowledge

What is an Algorithm?

Algorithms as Flowcharts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z3bq7ty/revision/3

Development 2 - Apply 

Go to https://www.draw.io/ and create a flowchart for making toast
Name your flowchart when you have finished and store in your Computing folder

Making Flowcharts in Draw.io - follow this link if you need some help! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYSPEkvTWig

Development 3 - Assess 

Peer assessment.  Are the flowchart symbols used correctly?  Could your classmate follow the flow chart to achieve the end result?

Deeper Learning. Create a flowchart of your own that could help someone solve an every day task

Plenary - Try the Algorithms Quiz here  - what do you still need to know?