Be-Beep Algorithms! Applying Computation Thinking in Kindergarten:Part 2

Help your students understand the importance of following sequences as well as following the law in this immersive lesson.  Students will play a class game of “Bus Ride” to identify a set of defined steps for riding a bus safely as well as being introduced to the term “algorithm”.  The teacher will then continue the lesson by helping students connect the idea of sequencing to rules and laws. Finally, students will play the Scratch game “Be-Beep!” using arrow keys to safely drive a virtual “bus” full of school children to their school without breaking any traffic laws.
Resource ID#: 209156 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): K
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: computer program, algorithm, school bus safety, traffic laws, civics, computer science, picture graph, computer game, Scratch
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Educational Game
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration
Resource Collection: Computer Science Integrated Civics

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