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Coding a construction
This resource from the IET Faraday programme, supported by MEI and Tomorrow's Engineers, provides students with the opportunity to explore geometric constructions through the concept of machine programming. The resource explores how computer controlled machinery could construct shapes,...
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Coding challenges examples
Two worked example coding challenges that are useful for teachers as a teaching aid. These can be used to illustrate the relationship between a flow chart, pseudo-code and program code.
A unique series that provides a framework for teaching coding skills. Learn the basics of coding quickly with various applications for using Python in the classroom....
This friendly and accessible introduction to coding for complete beginners teaches children the basics of Scratch, a free, online program developed by MIT which is widely used in primary schools. It allows them to get inside the code of their computer and create simple games and animations on screen.
Coding games
This activity involves planning and block coding a whack ‘em all style game with a score and timer in Scratch, using selections and variables. The lesson focuses on exploratory learning, giving the pupils time to explore and work out for themselves how to create the code needed for their game.
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