Elementary School course

Programming 101

GRADES 3-4
BEGINNER
WEB IPAD
15 LESSONS
Voiceovers

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Answer Key

Module 1: Pick up the Candy

Module 2: Get the Gum Drop

Module 3: Avoid Obstacles

Module 4: Repetition with Loops

Module 5: Repeat the Pattern

Module 6: Sequenced Repetition

Module 7: Two Loops

Module 8: Using Conditional Loops

Module 9: Using "Not" in Loops

Module 10: Conditionals

Module 11: Multiple Conditionals

Module 12: If-Else

U.S. Standards

CCSS-Math: 3.NBT.A.2, MP.1
CCSS-ELA: RF.3.4.A, RF.4.4.A
CSTA: 1B-AP-10, 1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-15
CS CA: 3-5.AP.12, 3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.17
ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 7.c

U.K. Standards

Key stage 2

Pupils should be taught to:

design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact

Lesson 1: Introduction

Course: | iPad Web

Pick up the Candy
Get the Gum Drop
Avoid Obstacles
Repetition with Loops
Repeat the Pattern
Sequenced Repetition
Two Loops
Using Conditional Loops
Using "Not" in Loops
Conditionals
Multiple Conditionals
If-Else

Description

An easy introduction to programming for beginners in lower elementary grades. Familiarize your class with visual programming techniques. Students progress through the lessons learning concepts in a game-like interface. To complete each lesson, students typically go through a concept review, solve a puzzle, run through a tutorial, build their own project, and take a quiz. They create interactive stories, animations, and mini-games to help Professor Ada battle the evil Dr. Glitch! After completing this lesson plan, students will be able to build a wide variety of simple programs with events, loops, and some conditional logic.

Topics

Sequencing
Repetition
Events
Conditional logic
Animation
Pen drawing
Drawing shapes and patterns
Playing musical notes
Sending and receiving messages
Handling user input
Color detection

What Students Learn

Design animated characters
Create interactive scenes
Make animated birthday cards
Write cartoon stories
Create a music machine
Experiment with math art
Design and build small games
Troubleshoot and debug simple programs

Technical Requirements

* Online courses require a modern desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet access and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required.
* Tablet courses require an iPad (iOS 10+) with Tynker or Tynker Junior app installed and Internet access