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Lesson 1: Tinkering with Logo

Exploring the capabilities and commands of the program Logo and creating basic designs.
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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall:

  • An algorithm is when instructions are put in an exact order.

  • Decomposition means breaking a problem into manageable chunks and can be used to create a program for a specific purpose.

  • Using loops to repeat something in a program can make coding simpler and more effective.

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Example work

Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth
Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth
Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth
Salisbury Road Primary School, Plymouth

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