KS1 Algorithms
Children in Key Stage One can create their first algorithm using this Barefoot Computing unplugged computing activity. The activity encourages computational thinking including: decomposition, logical reasoning and simple debugging. Further challenge is introduced by the need for increasing levels of detail and accuracy, which can lead to the idea of abstraction within programs.
Lego Building Algorithm Activity
In this adaptable lesson plan children create a simple model (out of Lego or similar) and then take photos to create instructions (an algorithm) for other children to recreate their model. By removing one block at a time they are decomposing the problem into manageable steps. You may wish to split this lesson into two depending on your children’s abilities.
