This lesson is for : Grade 5:
Summary
The students were introduced to coding using Scratch and all made accounts. The students then collaborated with small groups to create review questions for lower grades and created a game in which students could use to review basic math concepts. Students went from not knowing any coding to making review games in just two class periods!
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating: Not Observed – Explanation:
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students were able to work together to develop review questions as well as creating the games. Students worked in class as well as at home to complete their games. Once finished, the students’ creations were shared with a lower grade.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students came up with their own questions that drove the task. The students solved these self generated questions to reach their goal.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students had to come up with new and interesting ways to design their games. The games had to review the information but it also had to be engaging to younger students.
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