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Lesson 3: Nested loops in Python

Exploring nested loops in Python and the roles of the outer and inner loops.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will work with a partner to recall and expand on key facts from the last lesson. Display the Presentation: Tell me more and read the two facts aloud. Allow time for a paired discussion. Encourage the children to turn each statement into a longer sentence by adding a reason, an example or more details.

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In this unit

Assessment – Computing Y6: Programming: Exploring PythonLesson 1: From blocks to textLesson 2: Syntax rules
Lesson 3: Nested loops in Python
Lesson 4: Remixing PythonLesson 5: Debugging Python
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 15 April 2026

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