Lesson 4
Programming eruption animations
Introduction
Pupils follow their algorithm and write a program to create their volcanic eruption animation using the MakeCode editor.
Learning objectives
- To follow an algorithm accurately to write a program
- To use repetition in a program effectively
- To test and debug programs and algorithms
- To review learning
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- HEX files
- Missing from repetition
- Example of animation
Other resources:
Student work from previous lesson, MakeCode editor, micro:bits (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
Introduction: going loopy (10 minutes)
Code available
Making micro:bit animations (35 minutes)
Code available
Reviewing Animations (15 minutes)
Extension ideas
Differentiation
Opportunities for assessment
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