You can't play Tic Tac Toe without grids. In the fourth lab of a five-part unit, scholars learn how to build grids for games such as Tic Tac Toe. Along the way, they also learn about reporter blocks that perform calculations.

Concepts

computers, computer applications, computer code, board games, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have individuals create a flow chart summarizing how to create grids of different sizes

Classroom Considerations

• It is helpful if pupils have familiarity with base 2
• In future units, learners will build on the grids constructed in this lab; make sure they save their work

Pros

• Instructions are easy to follow, even for beginners
• Includes xml file with loadable script

Cons

• None