Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 8 - Lesson: 9 Combining Inputs and Outputs

Purpose: To learn to combine inputs and outputs across both the Circuit Playground and the app screen, and to use variables and if statements to make more complex decisions.

No. of Classes

Two 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
  • 2) UI Elements
  • 3) Controller
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • What input and output are.

    • 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 interact with both the screen and the board.
    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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