Learning objective
- To understand basic Python commands.
Success criteria
- I can decompose a picture.
- I can ‘remix’ a
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Geometry – position and direction
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the children in pairs and hand out a whiteboard and pen (one between two). Display the Presentation: Similarities and differences and ask the children to spot any similarities and differences. Explain that they need to decompose the code to determine how the differences affect the shape Logo will draw.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could complete the same activity using Scratch to use the blocks rather than relying on typing.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Should clearly and confidently explain where each section of their code is.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: altering the house drawing using Python
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Vocabulary definitions
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input
Information sent to a computer by an input device such as a keyboard or mouse for processing.
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import
To pull another file into software to place, edit and manipulate.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 10th October, 2024
