Lesson 3
Musical gestures
Introduction
Pupils extend their understanding of selection from previous units by following and modifying algorithms. They then consider how gestures are used by a conductor in an orchestra and write algorithms to instruct others which notes to play on a pitched instrument (i.e. glockenspiel) when certain gestures are made.
Learning objectives
- To analyse and modify algorithms
- To identify patterns in algorithms
- To write algorithms using repetition and selection
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- Student handouts
- Planning an algorithm
- Bank of gestures
- Algorithm support sheet
Other resources:
Printouts of slides, musical instruments, paper - writing
Quick links
Lesson plan
Introduction: Following an algorithm (10 mins)
Modifying and debugging an algorithm (15 mins)
Conductor algorithms (20 minutes)
Evaluating algorithms (10 minutes)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
Opportunities for assessment