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Lesson 2: Programming an animal monitor

Programming an animal monitor, using booleans and 'if' statements, to alert the owner when the ambient temperature is too hot or cold.
Group photo of different pets

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Hand out whiteboards and pens (one each and display the Presentation: Quizmaster. Read the slide and allow time for the children to complete the activity.

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