Type:
Unplugged
Curriculum Links to:
PSHE, Maths, English
Computational Thinking Concepts & Approaches:
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Patterns
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Algorithms
Computational Thinking Concepts & Approaches:
RESOURCE OVERVIEW:
In this activity pupils look for patterns, complete sequences and create their own patterns. There is the opportunity to develop their understanding of algorithms by making instructions for others to recreate their patterns.
PUPIL OBJECTIVES:
- I can spot and create patterns.
- I can give clear instructions to others to create patterns.
TEACHING ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
LESSON TIMING: Not specified
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
- Presentation – PowerPoint.
- Printable pattern cards – main activity.
- Printable pattern cards – support.
- Printable pattern cards – stretch.
- First, then, repeat cards.
- First, then, repeat cards – Communicate: in Print.