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Audrey House

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Oklahoma Young Scholars/Javits

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Misguided Algorithms: Amelia Bedelia Does It Again

Computer Science and Basics of Creating an Algorithm

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Kindergarten - 2nd

Students discover what an algorithm is and the importance of writing clear directions in their algorithms by using a coordinate grid as a guideline. Students test their directions with classmates and then transfer this knowledge to writing codes for autonomous robots. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Misguided Algorithms: Amelia Bedelia Does It Again

Computer Science and Basics of Creating an Algorithm

Grade Level Grade Level

  • Kindergarten - 2nd

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts, Science

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 2.AP.C.1
More 3-4 class periods
Time Frame 35-minute sessions
Shape Detectives

Shape Composition and Decomposition

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 1st Grade

Like building blocks, tangrams and pattern blocks can teach kids about spatial relationships and help them develop problem-solving skills. Students will explore many ways to compose and decompose shapes using pattern blocks and tangrams in this lesson. Students will also acquire an understanding and... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Shape Detectives

Shape Composition and Decomposition

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 1st Grade

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts, Mathematics

Course Course

  • Geometry

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • 1.GM.1.2, 4.W, 1.4.W.1, 1.4.W.2
More 2-3 class periods
Time Frame 30 minutes