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Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity

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Transform your students’ understanding of computational thinking with the engaging and interactive Algorithms Mystery Builds activity! This activity is designed to help students practice following directions, learn computational thinking vocabulary, and develop mouse/cursor control. Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling environments!

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Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity

Original price was: $8.00.Current price is: $4.00.

Transform your students’ understanding of computational thinking with the engaging and interactive Algorithms Mystery Builds activity! This activity is designed to help students practice following directions, learn computational thinking vocabulary, and develop mouse/cursor control. Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling environments!

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Transform your students’ understanding of computational thinking with the engaging and interactive Algorithms Mystery Builds activity! This activity is designed to help students practice following directions, learn computational thinking vocabulary, and develop mouse/cursor control. Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling environments!
 
What’s Included:
  • Google Slides File: Algorithm Mystery Builds with interactive slides for each letter of the alphabet.
  • Detailed Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step directions for implementing the activity in your classroom or homeschool setting.
  • Self-Check Feature: Students can verify their work by moving the “check your work” box.
  • Review and Discussion Prompts: Facilitate class or small group discussions about the activity and computational thinking concepts.
  • Extension Activities: Ideas for students who finish early or need additional practice.
 
Aligned with Standards:
  • Common Core State Standards (CCSS):
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1
  • CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1
 
  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards:
  • ISTE Standard 1.5: Computational Thinker
  • ISTE Standard 1.6: Creative Communicator
 
Perfect For:
  • Kindergarten (with assistance) through 2nd-grade students
  • Classroom settings
  • Homeschooling families
  • Digital learning environments
 
Why You’ll Love It:
  • Engaging and Interactive: Keeps students motivated and excited to learn.
  • Skill Development: Enhances understanding of algorithms and computational thinking vocabulary.
  • Easy to Use: Clear instructions for both teachers and parents.
  • Versatile: Suitable for various educational settings and student levels.
 
How It Works:
  1. Navigate Slides: Students open the Google Slides File and read the input directions.
  2. Build Mystery Pictures: Using drag-and-drop, students move pieces into the output box to create pictures.
  3. Self-Check: Students check their work by moving the “check your work” box to see if their image matches the correct one.
  4. Review and Discuss: Reflect on challenges and successes with provided discussion prompts.
  5. Extensions: Create custom algorithms using if/then/else statements for additional practice.
 
Customer Reviews:
“This resource made teaching algorithms fun and interactive! My students loved the mystery builds and quickly picked up the vocabulary.”
“A fantastic tool for homeschooling. The clear instructions and self-check feature made it easy for my child to follow along and learn independently.”
 
Product Terms:
Copyright © Brittany Washburn. Purchasing this file entitles you to ONE classroom use. You may use this with multiple classes but may not share with any other teachers. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. If multiple licenses are needed for use my more than one teacher or in more than one computer lab, additional licenses should be purchased. 
 
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