Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 5 Variables and If Statements

Purpose: To learn about variables, the counter pattern and if statements, and to use them to create more complex input and output behaviour on the Circuit Playground.

No. of Classes

Three classes (one class = one and a half hours).

Material Required
  1. Desktop computer or laptop.
  2. Circuit Playground Express board.
  3. USB cable.
  4. Internet connection.
Curriculum Content
  • 1) Programming
  • 2) UI Elements
  • 3) Controller
  • 6.2) Using AI for coding
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • board events
  • taking input from the buttons and toggle switch on the circuit Playground.

    • Exercise

    Exercise 1


    1. Work through the lesson to the end.

    Solutions


  • Link to view the model solution file.

    • Teacher Instructions
    1. Teachers should ensure that students know how to use variables and conditional statements.
    2. Teachers should prepare before the class.
    3. Teachers should ensure that students practise all these levels.
    4. Teachers may allow students to complete the exercise as pair programming.
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