An introduction to block programming for beginners in upper elementary grades with a focus on game design, animation, and music.
- Grades 5-6
- Beginner
- Web iPad
Lesson 15 : Pop the Balloon
Programming 201
Time: 60+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up
(15 minutes)
Activities
(45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Pop the Balloon modules on their own:
1. Pop the Balloon Example (Example)
2. Pop the Balloon (DIY)
3. Improve the Balloon Game (DIY)
4. Color Catch (Puzzle)
5. Get the Ghost Example (Example)
6. Get the Ghost (DIY)
7. Bombs Away Example (Example)
8. Bombs Away (DIY)
Extended Activities
(20 minutes)
U.S. Standards
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CCSS-Math:
MP.1
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CCSS-ELA:
RF.5.4.A, 6-8.RST.3, 6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.7
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CSTA:
1B-AP-10, 1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-12, 1B-AP-15, 2-AP-12, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-16, 2-AP-17
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CS CA:
3-5.AP.10, 3-5.AP.12, 3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.14, 3-5.AP.17, 6-8.AP.12, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.16, 6-8.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
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
Key stage 3
Pupils should be taught to:
design, use and evaluate computational abstractions that model the state and behaviour of real-world problems and physical systems
understand several key algorithms that reflect computational thinking [for example, ones for sorting and searching]; use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem
undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users
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
Loops and Animation
Lesson 3
Creating a Scene
Lesson 4
Jumping over Obstacles
Lesson 5
Storytelling
Lesson 6
User Interaction
Lesson 7
Guessing Game
Lesson 8
Rotation
Lesson 9
Alien Invaders
Lesson 10
Music and Animation
Lesson 11
Instruments and Tempo
Lesson 12
Broadcasting Messages
Lesson 13
Time Limits
Lesson 14
Message Driven Programming
Lesson 15
Pop the Balloon
Lesson 16
Animation with Movement
Lesson 17
Obstacle Course
Time: 60+ minutes
Introduction
Tynker Blocks Introduced
Vocabulary
Objectives
Materials
Warm-Up (15 minutes)
Activities (45 minutes)
Facilitate as students complete all Pop the Balloon modules on their own:
1. Pop the Balloon Example (Example)2. Pop the Balloon (DIY)
3. Improve the Balloon Game (DIY)
4. Color Catch (Puzzle)
5. Get the Ghost Example (Example)
6. Get the Ghost (DIY)
7. Bombs Away Example (Example)
8. Bombs Away (DIY)
Extended Activities (20 minutes)
U.S. Standards
- CCSS-Math: MP.1
- CCSS-ELA: RF.5.4.A, 6-8.RST.3, 6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.7
- CSTA: 1B-AP-10, 1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-12, 1B-AP-15, 2-AP-12, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-16, 2-AP-17
- CS CA: 3-5.AP.10, 3-5.AP.12, 3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.14, 3-5.AP.17, 6-8.AP.12, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.16, 6-8.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:Key stage 3
Pupils should be taught to: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
Loops and Animation
Lesson 3
Creating a Scene
Lesson 4
Jumping over Obstacles
Lesson 5
Storytelling
Lesson 6
User Interaction
Lesson 7
Guessing Game
Lesson 8
Rotation
Lesson 9
Alien Invaders
Lesson 10
Music and Animation
Lesson 11
Instruments and Tempo
Lesson 12
Broadcasting Messages
Lesson 13
Time Limits
Lesson 14
Message Driven Programming
Lesson 15
Pop the Balloon
Lesson 16
Animation with Movement
Lesson 17
Obstacle Course