Lesson 3: Could a robot build a rocket?

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Lesson 3: Could a robot build a rocket?

Learning intention

To find errors in an algorithm, including steps which are out of sequence.

Success criteria

I can discuss how instructions are

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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives

Computational Thinking

1CT.02 Identify

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Show the Presentation: Recap and recall. Remind learners about the rockets they made in Lesson 2: Build a rocket.

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Differentiation

Learners needing support:

May need more time to discuss what the missing image should look like before drawing.
Could be prompted with questions, for example, ‘What should come first?’, ‘What did we do next?’.

Learners working at a stretch:

Could consider what they would program the rocket to do once it lands on the moon.
Should suggest extra features for the rocket and add these steps in the correct position.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Learners with secure understanding can:

Put a set of

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Vocabulary definitions

algorithm

A set of clear step-by-step instructions to solve a problem or complete a task.
order

The arrangement of something.