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Coding · Grade 1

Sequence and Predict

First graders read block programs from top to bottom, put blocks in order to make a character say and do things, and predict what a program will do before running it. They check predictions by running programs and tracing again when a prediction is wrong.

  • 3 lessons
  • About 55 minutes
  • Sequence and predict check: 6 questions
  • Ways to answer: program with blocks, choose an answer, put code in order, match pairs and true or false
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What learners will discover

  • Read a block program in order, from top to bottom, and put blocks in a working order.
  • Predict what a program will do before running it, by tracing each block.
  • Check a prediction by running the program, and trace again to explain any difference.

Lessons

  1. Programs run in order 4 steps2 practiceabout 14 min
  2. Predict before you run 4 steps2 practiceabout 14 min
  3. Run and check 5 steps2 practiceabout 14 min
  4. Sequence and predict check 6 questions at the end

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Games to practice with

  • Robot RoutesSnap together arrow, repeat and dance blocks to guide Bolt the robot home.

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