Learning objective

  • To create an algorithm for growing a plant in space.

Success criteria

  • I know what plants need to grow.
  • I can

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National curriculum

Computing

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Use

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1: Lesson plan

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should use the Resource: What does a plant need? and keep their algorithms simple by programming instructions that are followed every day rather than waiting for a specific input.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should incorporate sensors in their algorithms.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: creating an algorithm that addresses all

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Vocabulary definitions

  • algorithm

    A clear set of instructions to carry out a task.

  • astronaut

    Someone who is trained to control a spacecraft.

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