An introduction to block programming for beginners in lower elementary grades where they build their first storytelling and animation programs.
- Grades 3-4
- Beginner
- Web iPad
Voiceovers
Lesson 9 : The Music Machine
Programming 101
Time: 60+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up
(15 minutes)
Activities
(45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all The Music Machine modules on their own:
1. Let's Make Some Music (Introduction)
2. Concepts (Concepts)
3. Birthday Song Example (Example)
4. Coding the Birthday Song (DIY)
5. Drum Machine Example 1 (Example)
6. Building a Drum Machine (DIY)
7. Drum Machine Example 2 (Example)
8. Finish the Drum Machine (DIY)
9. Set the Tempo (Puzzle)
10. Piano Example (Example)
11. Build a Piano (DIY)
12. Quiz (Multiple-Choice)
Extended Activities
(10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
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CCSS-Math:
MP.1
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CCSS-ELA:
RF.3.4.A, RF.4.4.A
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CSTA:
1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-12, 1B-AP-15
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CS CA:
3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.14, 3-5.AP.17
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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
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use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
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use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
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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
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use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
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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
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use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact
Class Presentations
These student-facing slide presentations help educators seamlessly run Tynker lessons in a virtual or physical classroom setting.
Each lesson has its own set of slides that introduce the big ideas, suggest unplugged activities, and include a section for each activity module.
While running lesson slides, you can switch back and forth between the activity, the slides, answer keys and other lesson materials.
A sample slide presentation is available for your review. Please log in to view all the class presentations available with your plan..
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Tynker Workshop
Lesson 3
Animation
Lesson 4
Storytelling
Lesson 5
Input Events
Lesson 6
Slideshow
Lesson 7
Character Creator
Lesson 8
Make a Birthday Card
Lesson 9
The Music Machine
Lesson 10
Positioning Actors
Lesson 11
Pen Drawing
Lesson 12
Keeping Score
Lesson 13
Adding Logic
Lesson 14
Quiz Game
Lesson 15
Color Sensing
Time: 60+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up (15 minutes)
Activities (45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all The Music Machine modules on their own:
1. Let's Make Some Music (Introduction)2. Concepts (Concepts)
3. Birthday Song Example (Example)
4. Coding the Birthday Song (DIY)
5. Drum Machine Example 1 (Example)
6. Building a Drum Machine (DIY)
7. Drum Machine Example 2 (Example)
8. Finish the Drum Machine (DIY)
9. Set the Tempo (Puzzle)
10. Piano Example (Example)
11. Build a Piano (DIY)
12. Quiz (Multiple-Choice)
Extended Activities (10 minutes)
U.S. Standards
- CCSS-Math: MP.1
- CCSS-ELA: RF.3.4.A, RF.4.4.A
- CSTA: 1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-12, 1B-AP-15
- CS CA: 3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.14, 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
Class Presentations
These student-facing slide presentations help educators seamlessly run Tynker lessons in a virtual or physical classroom setting.
Each lesson has its own set of slides that introduce the big ideas, suggest unplugged activities, and include a section for each activity module.
While running lesson slides, you can switch back and forth between the activity, the slides, answer keys and other lesson materials.
A sample slide presentation is available for your review. Please log in to view all the class presentations available with your plan..
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Tynker Workshop
Lesson 3
Animation
Lesson 4
Storytelling
Lesson 5
Input Events
Lesson 6
Slideshow
Lesson 7
Character Creator
Lesson 8
Make a Birthday Card
Lesson 9
The Music Machine
Lesson 10
Positioning Actors
Lesson 11
Pen Drawing
Lesson 12
Keeping Score
Lesson 13
Adding Logic
Lesson 14
Quiz Game
Lesson 15
Color Sensing