From Code.org: "The bridge from algorithms to programming can be a short …
From Code.org:
"The bridge from algorithms to programming can be a short one if students understand the difference between planning out a sequence and encoding that sequence into the appropriate language. This activity will help students gain experience reading and writing in shorthand code."
How many cookies did the Cookie Monster eat? This 3 Act Task …
How many cookies did the Cookie Monster eat? This 3 Act Task by Graham Fletcher begins with a short portion of a video with Cookie Monster eating cookies. First students make observations and estimates to begin determining how many cookies the puppet ate. Students can then use pictures of the cookie label package, a full package of cookies, and the remaining cookies after the puppet ate some. Students are estimating, adding, and subtracting within 50 to determine the number of cookies the Cookie Monster ate.
How many dots will be on the screen after the last bell? …
How many dots will be on the screen after the last bell? Through the use of videos and a couple of helpful clues, students are challenged to use counting, patterns, and algebraic thinking to determine how many dots (and even what colors!) will be on the screen (covered in the first Act) after the last bell.
What coins are in the bank? This 3 Act Task by Graham …
What coins are in the bank? This 3 Act Task by Graham Fletcher begins with a short video. Coins are added to a bank that totals the value of the coins. Some of the coins and values are hidden as he adds them to the bank. First students make observations and estimates to begin determining which coins could be in the bank to total $1.00. Students then use images of the types of coins used and how many total coins are in the bank. Students are estimating, determining values of coins, problem solving, and adding, to determine coins in the bank.
How much shorter is Lil' Sister than Big Sister? This 3 Act …
How much shorter is Lil' Sister than Big Sister? This 3 Act Task by Graham Fletcher begins with picture of two sisters standing back to back. First students make observations and estimates to begin determine how much shorter the little sister is to the bigger sister. Students can then use images of each sister along with a measuring tool of interlocking cubes to determine the height of each sister. Lastly, students will find the difference between the girls' two heights. Students are estimating, measuring, adding, and subtracting to determine how much shorter the little sister is than the big sister.
How many balloons are left? In this interactive lesson, students use estimation …
How many balloons are left? In this interactive lesson, students use estimation and active listening to determine how many of the original balloons are left after some are popped.
How many orange wedges are in the bowl? Through the use of …
How many orange wedges are in the bowl? Through the use of photographs and videos, students are challenged to determine exactly how many orange slices are in the bowl.
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