Skip to content

Programming 1

Lesson 3 of 6

MakeCode

11-14 yrs

Students learn how algorithms are followed to create programs, using flowcharts and pseudocode, and the importance of debugging and testing programs. 

Key learning:

  • To understand the relationship between algorithms and programming
  • To understand and use pseudocode and flowchart algorithms
  • To tinker, test and debug to create a working program using a graphical programming language
Nominet logo

Lessons created in partnership with Nominet

You may also be interested in

Five lessons designed for students aged 11-14 years to follow on from the ‘Computing fundamentals’ unit. Students work in teams to design and prototype their own health tech innovation.

Four lessons designed for students aged 11-14 years. Students explore sensory classrooms and design and create their own sensory learning aids using the BBC micro:bit.

Three lessons designed for students aged 11-14 years introducing cyber security. Students explore the need to create strong passwords before writing algorithms and programs to create their own ‘strong password generator’ using the BBC micro:bit.