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Conditionals Lesson PlanConditionals Lesson Plan
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6th - 8th
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Conditionals

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The conditions are ripe to learn about conditionals. Young computer scientists consider conditionals in their daily lives, then apply their knowledge to computer coding. The fifth of nine parts in the Intro to CS with MakeCode uses conditional blocks to write code for several different programs.

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Concepts

computer code, conditional statements, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils summarize what they have learned in a journal entry

Classroom Considerations

  • Resource suggest using the if, then command for younger learners and the if, then, else command for older participants
  • Familiarity with conditionals is advantageous but not necessary

Pros

  • Provides diagrams that help explain the concept
  • Includes an assessment rubric for the project

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