Fossil Formation Animation

Using sequence in programs

Age: 7-9 years

Type: Scratch

Curriculum Links to: computing, Science

Computer Science Concepts: Sequence, Programming

Computational Thinking Concepts & Approaches:

Collaborating
Abstraction
Algorithms

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RESOURCE OVERVIEW:

In this activity pupils program an animation illustrating the steps in fossil formation. In doing so they learn that programming is the process of implementing algorithms as code, and about sequencing commands in Scratch.

PUPIL OBJECTIVES:

I can write a program with a sequence of instructions.

TEACHING ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Informal teacher assessment of progress during the activities and formal, summative assessment of Scratch projects. Focus on: pupils correctly sequencing algorithm;pupils writing correctly sequenced code for their program; pupils understanding importance of a correctly sequenced algorithm and code.
Peer assessment of algorithms and completed animations.

LESSON TIMING: 60 min

This lesson in your curriculum

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Computing

Use sequence in programs

Science

Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed

Computing Science

Understanding the world through computational thinking
Designing, building and testing computing solutions

Sciences

Biological systems
Inquiry and investigative skills

Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities (TSPC)

Sequence, order, classify and make comparisons
Listen actively and share opinions
Experiment with ideas and turn taking

UICT
Interactive Design
Level 1

Explore a digital environment

Level 2

Enter commands to create movement or change

Level 3

Solve problems using a digital environment for example create their own Scratch project or Mediascape showing awareness of audience

World Around Us (Science and Technology)

Identify and describe sequences and cycles for example life cycles, living things
Use visualisations, models or simulations to stimulate thinking and to help explain concepts and processes

AoLE
Science and Technology

What Matters Statement
Computation is the foundation for our digital world

Descriptions of learning

Progression Step 3

I can identify repeating patterns and use loops to make my algorithms more concise.

AoLE
Science & Technology

What Matters Statement
The world around us is full of living things which depend on each other for survival.

Descriptions of learning

Progression Step 3

I can explain the role of different organs and systems that enable plants and animals to live and grow.

DCF Strand: Data and computational thinking
Element: Problem-solving and modelling

I can create and refine algorithms and flowcharts to solve problems, making use of features such as loops, Boolean values and formulae.

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