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This unit is a programming unit based around Microsoft Makecode as an alternative to Scratch Jr for schools who do not have access to tablet devices. The Scratch Jr unit can be found here.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recognise the smaller steps needed to solve a problem within a game.
- Describe simple tasks in games where programming is used.
- Identify different blocks and explain their basic use.
- Create a simple sequence of instructions using at least three different blocks.
- Recognise that blocks fit together to form a sequence.
- Identify a variety of blocks in MakeCode, demonstrating an understanding of their basic functions.
- Understand the sequence of steps involved in representing an algorithm.
- Arrange code blocks in the correct order to create a working program.
- Identify any errors and debug their code effectively.
Suggested prior learning
Lesson 1: Dinosaur algorithm
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Tinkering with code
Lesson 2: Tinkering with MakeCode
Lesson 3: What does the code mean?
Lesson 4: Building a program
Lesson 5: Evaluating a program
Key skills
Key skills will be
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Key knowledge
Key knowledge will be
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Key vocabulary
algorithm
block coding
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Unit resources
Assessment – Computing: MakeCode
Assessment – Computing: MakeCode Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
Knowledge organiser Aimed at pupils, a document which
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Key vocabulary
Key vocabulary Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language
Suggested next steps
*New* Programming: Scratch
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