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At a Glance:
| Grades: | 4, 5 |
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| Subject: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) |
| Topic: | STEM; Coding |
| Lesson Length: | 15 - 20 mins |
Standards / Framework:
What will students learn in this activity?
In this lesson, students will demonstrate their knowledge of key coding vocabulary.
What should students know before this activity?
Students should be familiar with some of the key coding vocabulary.
How can teachers introduce this lesson?
- Read and discuss the sample comic. Can students identify the coding term being referred to?
What will students do?
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Students will have a choice of key coding vocabulary words to define, e.g., command, algorithm, loop, bug, debug.
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Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a three-panel comic featuring three vocabulary words of their choice.
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In each panel students can define the coding term, or phrase it as a question, like the sample comic.
How can teachers wrap up the lesson?
- Students will share their favorite word comic panel with a partner.
How can teachers differentiate this activity?
- 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.
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Provide key coding vocabulary with visuals.
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Use "Think-Pair-Share" strategy during whole group discussion.
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Display three-panel comic expectations.
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