Students will learn the very basics of what coding is.
- Block code and give a character a command.
- Watch a video that explains how coding relates to us, coding, algorithms, and debugging.
- Work together to get the character, home by providing a code.
- Work to begin coding tasks with a target in mind.
Coding is a great way to build social and emotional skills that include, perseverance, resilience, and problem-solving as well as creativity and innovation.
Students will learn vocabulary words, algorithms, programs, and debugging. They will begin to understand how to give a specific set of directions, and when the directions don’t work, they will be able to find the mistake and fix it. They will also learn why coding is important.
