Lesson 1: An Introduction to Binary
Binary is the number base that a computer uses. In this lesson you will learn how to understand Binary and use it to solve three tasks.
Teacher Powerpoint
Try the three challenges that your teacher gives you
Think you know Binary? test you skills on this game
Plenary:
Tell another student three new things you have learnt and three things you do not understand. Ask three new students if thy can help you to understand and explain.
Teacher Powerpoint
Try the three challenges that your teacher gives you
Think you know Binary? test you skills on this game
Plenary:
Tell another student three new things you have learnt and three things you do not understand. Ask three new students if thy can help you to understand and explain.
Lesson 2: Using Binary to Create an Image
In the previous lesson you learnt how Binary is used by a computer to represent numbers. In this lesson you will learn how Binary values can be used to create images.
Starter: Binary Bingo,
Complete this Binary worksheet to test your conversion skills
Your teacher will show you a presentation about how pixels and binary can make a picture
Now it is your turn create a Bigger Picture, like Mario
Still want to skill up on your Binary conversion ability? Game, App
Plenary
Write and perform a song or rap about how Binary is used to create an image
Homework
Complete this Homework Sheet
Starter: Binary Bingo,
Complete this Binary worksheet to test your conversion skills
Your teacher will show you a presentation about how pixels and binary can make a picture
Now it is your turn create a Bigger Picture, like Mario
Still want to skill up on your Binary conversion ability? Game, App
Plenary
Write and perform a song or rap about how Binary is used to create an image
Homework
Complete this Homework Sheet
Lesson 3: What is an Algorithm?
In this lesson you will learn what an Algorithm is and why they are important when coding and creating software.
Teacher Presentation on Algorithms
Writing an Algorithm - making a cup of tea. Helpsheet,
Complete this HW task Homework
Teacher Presentation on Algorithms
Writing an Algorithm - making a cup of tea. Helpsheet,
Complete this HW task Homework
Lesson 4: Intelligent Paper and Theme Park Algorithms
The start of this lesson will consider whether paper is intelligent, well is it?
Now consider the algorithms that are used in theme park rides, play the simulation games and create an algorithm for one of the rides. Theme Park rides (1, 2, 3)
Plenary
Write down 5 reasons why Algorithms are important
Now consider the algorithms that are used in theme park rides, play the simulation games and create an algorithm for one of the rides. Theme Park rides (1, 2, 3)
Plenary
Write down 5 reasons why Algorithms are important
Lesson 5: How Algorithms help you to Google
We a use the Internet to search, but have you ever wondered how it can find your answers so quickly. There are billions of pages. In this lesson you will learn about how Algorithms enable you to search the Internet so quickly.
Hour of Code Lesson
Lesson 7 - 8: Creating the Binary Crimbo Story
Over the next few lessons you will create a Christmas themed game, quiz or animation using Scratch or another programming language you are confident in using. It must cover the Binary and Algorithm content that you have learnt. You will watch each others and vote for the best one.
Example Coding a Binary Story Quiz. Instructions
Scratch 2: Click Here
Example Coding a Binary Story Quiz. Instructions
Scratch 2: Click Here
Examination
Complete the exercise below to see what you have learnt:
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