Algorithms and Flowcharts: Lesson 1

L/O To demonstrate sequencing skills using flowcharts

OUTCOME - You will create a flowchart using Draw io

Starter - 10 minutes

Write on your ICT Homestudy booklet:
Your name
Your tutor group
8w7
Miss Rymill

In pairs, list all the steps for making toast on the piece of paper... Step 1 is START, Step 2 ...?
1. START
2. Put bread in toaster
3. Turn toaster on
...?

Now watch the video:

Main Task 1 - 5 minutes

Let's read this page from BBC Bitesize to find out more about algorithms and flowcharts...

Algorithms as Flowcharts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z3bq7ty/revision/3

Main Task 2 - 40 minutes

a) Go to https://www.draw.io/ and create a flowchart for making toast
b) Print your Flowchart when you have finished and store in your folder

Watch the 'Making Flowcharts in Draw.io' video:

Plenary - 5 minutes

Can you find a way of adding your flowchart to your blog that you created last lesson? I have started mine here:

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Homework: Task 1 in homestudy booklet - eSafety Poster