Algorithms Lesson 1

L/O - To demonstrate sequencing skills using flowcharts

Starter

1. Click here to open the Tangram Puzzle

2. Work with a partner - one of you should be the 'programmer' and the other should be the 'computer'

3. Try to complete the puzzle by following your 'programmers' instructions exactly.

4. You can only use words to communicate. No pointing!

Main 

RED

What is an Algorithm?

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

AMBER
Go to https://www.draw.io/ and create a flowchart for making toast
Name your flowchart when you have finished and store in your Computing folder

Making Flowcharts in Draw.io




GREEN

Create a flowchart of your own that could help someone solve an every day task

Plenary

Try the Algorithms Quiz here