Grade 3 CT: Introduction to Blockly Programming and Loops • Part 2

Grade 3 Computational Thinker Introduction to Blockly Programming and Loops

PART 2

Overview

Today I will learn about coding using the Blockly programming language.  I will also learn about loops and how to create them in my coding using repeat commands.

Lesson

STEP 4.

  Directions: Select the tabs to watch two videos where you will learn more about loops and the repeat block.

Dash robot w speech bubble "Select the tabs to watch two videos you will learn more about loops and the repeat block."

 

  Directions: Select the play button to begin Unplugged - Getting Loopy (Links to an external site.). As you view this video, think about the way that loops are used to make programming more efficient. 

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  Directions: Select the play button to begin Using the Repeat Block (Course C-F) Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.). As you view this video, think about the way that repeat blocks are used to make programming more efficient. 

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Activity: Practice Looping!

STEP 5.

Directions: Follow the directions below to begin to explore loops and repeat blocks using the Loops in Ice Age activity.

  1. Open the Lesson 9 Loops in Ice Age tutorial Links to an external site. in a new tab.
  2. Watch the videos and work for 10 minutes to complete puzzles 1-7.  Note- there are 12 puzzles, but today we are only working through puzzle 7. 
  3. The progress bar at the top of the page will keep track of which puzzle you are currently working on.  The shapes will turn green when you have completed that puzzle. Screenshot of Lesson 9: Loops in Ice Age progress bar with puzzle 1 indicated by a green circle
  4. The goal for each task is across the top.  Use the speaker  Screenshot of speaker controls for text to speechfound in the instructions to have the goal read to you.  Move the code blocks around in the workspace to create the code needed to complete the goal.  Select Run to check your code.  
  5. If your code is incorrect, try again. Once your code is correct, select Continue to move to the next task. 
    • Screenshot of popup window "Congratulations! You Completed Puzzle 1"
  6. Continue working for 10 minutes or until you have completed puzzle 7. 

Select Next button at the bottom of the page to check your understanding of block programming and the repeat block.

Next button

Resources

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