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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe what commands and instructions are and how they are different.
- Know what an algorithm is and the rules it must follow.
- Use order words such as first, next and then to write ordered algorithms.
- Create algorithms using a digital programme.
- Check that an algorithm works as expected and look for missing commands.
- Check and fix simple bugs in an algorithm.
- Use logical thinking to explain why an algorithm does not work correctly.
Suggested prior learning
Programming 1: Commands unplugged
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Teacher video: Algorithms and debugging unit overview
Lessons
Lesson 1: Dance algorithms
Lesson 2: Treasure algorithms
Lesson 3: Coding puzzles
Lesson 4: Coding challenges
Lesson 5: Dance mistakes
Key skills
Key skills
- Recognising examples of computers
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Programming a
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Key vocabulary
algorithm
bug
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Kodable – Hour of code (website) ×1
- Rodocodo – Hour of Code (website) ×1
- Large space ×1
- Gluesticks ×10
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
- Colouring pencils ×30
- Digital device (internet-enabled) ×15
- Cones ×15
- Bean bags ×15
- Voice recorders
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Computing Y2: Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging
Aimed at pupils, a single page providing key facts and definitions from the unit 'Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging'.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y2: Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging'.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
British values: Mutual respect.
English: Spoken language.
Geography: Locational and directional language.
Physical education: Dance.
Build on the learning
Option 1: Programming 2: MakeCode
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