FP / KS1 Smiley variables

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FP / KS1 Smiley variables

FP / KS1 Smiley variables

7 years ago with Comments Off on FP / KS1 Smiley variables in Intermediate, Using logic
Divide into small (3 or 4 max) groups Draw circles on the ground with chalk or, in a classroom, print and laminate some yellow circles –two or three for each group. Talk about emoticons – what ...
KS2 Make a card sorting machine

KS2 Make a card sorting machine

7 years ago with Comments Off on KS2 Make a card sorting machine in Intermediate, Using logic
Divide children into groups of about 5 or 6. Exact numbers don’t matter.  Put several packs of playing cards in front of each group jumbled together.  (Even better if they are all face down) The ...
FP / KS 1  2×2 Sorting grid

FP / KS 1 2×2 Sorting grid

7 years ago with Comments Off on FP / KS 1 2×2 Sorting grid in Beginners, Using logic
Aim: To introduce the idea of sorting data using two variables and explore the concept of AND and NOT Most Foundation Phase teachers will be used to teaching opposites and using simple sorting ...
KS2 Copy cups, copy cones

KS2 Copy cups, copy cones

7 years ago with Comments Off on KS2 Copy cups, copy cones in Intermediate, Using logic
Work in pairs or in teams of about 3. You need one set of 6 playground cones and 6 bean bags per pair or plastic cups if you are doing this in a classroom. One team has a sheet on which are drawn ...
KS2 Human playing cards

KS2 Human playing cards

7 years ago with Comments Off on KS2 Human playing cards in Intermediate, Using logic
This unplugged game helps children learn about how computers sort and sequence items. You will need one large playing card for each child.   If you have less than 52 children, take out the ...
An introduction to binary

An introduction to binary

8 years ago with Comments Off on An introduction to binary in Beginners, Intermediate, Using logic
This introduction to binary numbers was produced by our partner in Salamanca. You can find resources in Spanish here || Ideas y recursos en español   This lesson introduces some basic concepts ...
KS2 Finding out about codes (1)

KS2 Finding out about codes (1)

8 years ago with Comments Off on KS2 Finding out about codes (1) in Intermediate, Intermediate
An unplugged lesson for KS2 finding out what a code is, different sorts of codes, how they work and why we use them. The lesson can be integrated with the history, geography, technology or maths curriculum. ...