---
title: Code It and Define It
description: In this lesson, students will define a coding term by describing and providing an example of it in context.
image: https://ideas.pixton.com/hubfs/code_it_define_it-001.png
---

**Subject: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)**

**Lesson Length: 30 - 40 mins**

**Topic: Coding**

**Grade Level: 6, 7**

**Standards / Framework: **

- [ISTE 1.5 Computational Thinker](https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students)

**Brief Description:**  In this lesson, students will define a coding term by describing and providing an example of it in context.

**Know Before You Start:** Students should have coding experience and be familiar with basic terms, e.g., **command**, **algorithm**, **loop**, **bug**/**debug,** **event**, **conditional**, **parameter**, **variable**, **iteration**, **if-statement**, **function**, **input**, **output**.

**Hook:**

- Read and discuss the sample comic. 
    - What is a conditional?
    - When would you use a conditional when coding a video game?
    - What conditionals have they come across while playing a video game?  
- Have students brainstorm a list of other coding vocabulary words.
- Discuss what each word means in the context of coding.

**Activity:**

- Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a three-to-four-panel comic.
- The comic should include: 
    - **Panel 1:** The coding vocabulary word.
    - **Panel 2:** The meaning of the chosen coding vocabulary term.
    - **Panels 3-4:** An example of the word in context.

**Closure:**

- Without using the coding vocabulary word, have students read panels two and three of their comic to a partner to see if the partner can guess the word.

**Differentiation:**

- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
- Allow students to work in pairs or groups as needed.

**Resources:**

- [Comic](https://share.pixton.com/qhdcfja) to print or display

**Suggested Content:**

- [![](https://img.pixton.com/content-pack/2078531202717949952/thumbnail.png) Internet ](https://content.pixton.com/internet)

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