Computing - Coding Unit - KS1

Unit: Coding using Code.Org
Key Question: How can I make an algorithm and get rid of errors?

This unit of work uses: https://studio.code.org/s/coursea-2021

1 – E-Safety lesson
What personal information should not be shared?
Lesson 3: Sharing personal information. LO: To understand what personal information should not be shared https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nMUbHuffO8

2 – Course A Lesson 2: learn to drag and drop: Can I drag and drop items efficiently?
To provide children with a skill building lesson that provides children with experience with computers. They will be covering the most basic computer functions such as clicking, dragging and dropping.

3 – Lesson 3: Happy Maps: Can I make a simple algorithm and fix any errors?
This is a context-setting lesson that allows the children to bridge from algorithms to programming (following instructions). They will be sequencing their code to help the ‘Flurb’ get to the fruit.

4 – Lesson 4: Sequencing with Scrat: How can computers read my instructions?
This is a skill-building lesson where children develop sequential algorithms to move a character from one side of a maze to the goal at the other side. This will develop programming and debugging skills on a computer platform.

5 – Lesson 5: Programming with Scrat: How can algorithms be sequenced and debugged?
This is a skill-building lesson where children will continue to develop sequential algorithms. Children will develop how to use a block-based format to sequence and debug their algorithms.

6 – Lesson 7: Happy Loops + Lesson 8: Loops with Scrat: Can algorithms be simplified and be repeated?
This is a skill-building lesson where the children will practice loops in programming. They will practice ways of simplifying algorithms.

Recap lesson: Lesson 10: Loops with Laurel
This lesson provides the children with the ability to showcase their understanding of creating a simple algorithm. The children will be able to demonstrate their understanding of creating loops to simplify the block-based format.