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Cupcake Code Builders Digital Activities
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Teach students how to follow and decompose algorithms with these Build a Cupcake digital activities. 2 types of digital activities ask students to follow an algorithm to put a Cupcake together and then look at a pre-built Cupcake and type their own algorithm for it.
Use these activities as a lesson on understanding what an algorithm is, how to write one, follow one, and decompose one. I even included printable posters and vocabulary cards.
Cupcake Code Builders Digital Activities
$3.00
Description
Teach students how to follow and decompose algorithms with these Build a Cupcake digital activities. 2 types of digital activities ask students to follow an algorithm to put a Cupcake together and then look at a pre-built Cupcake and type their own algorithm for it.
Use these activities as a lesson on understanding what an algorithm is, how to write one, follow one, and decompose one. I even included printable posters and vocabulary cards.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
2 Link to the Digital file (5 slides of Following and Algorithm, 5 Slides of Decomposing an Algorithm, and 2 Vocab Posters)
3 Algorithm poster (prints on standard printer paper)
4-5 Vocab words
6-7 Terms of Use and Credits
ISTE Standards
Strand: Computational Thinker
Standard: 5.a. formulate problem definitions suited for technology assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and finding solutions.
I Can Statements:
• I can follow an algorithm.
• I can create an algorithm.
• I can write a problem for the computer to
I highly recommend the picture book Kids Get Coding as an introduction to this topic for you and your students.
Product Terms:
Copyright © Brittany Washburn 2020. 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 are discounted.
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Additional information
| Resource Type | Digital Activity |
|---|---|
| Format | Google Apps, PDF |
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 15 teachers on Teachers Pay Teachers.
“My students enjoyed building cupcakes. They had so much fun! I used this during my Valentine's week lessons. I teach computer science and this was perfect for my students. This was cute, bright, and colorful. I would highly recommend this lesson! Great lesson for computer science standards and stem.”
— Mallissa G., TPT review
“This resource is well-organized, engaging, and easy to implement in the classroom! The materials are clear, and my students found them both fun and educational. I appreciate the time and effort put into creating this—thank you for sharing!”
— Gina G., TPT review
“Loved using this for students to apply algorithms in programming as the next segment of my STEAM class. Super cute graphics keeps the kids interested. Thanks for a great resource!”
— Learning Over Lattes, TPT review
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