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Which subject	Computer science
What topic	Algorithm and computinal thinking
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Algorithm and Computational Thinking

Objectives

Understand the concept of algorithms and their importance in computing.
Develop skills in computational thinking.
Create simple algorithms to solve problems.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Computers with internet access
Projector (for presentations)
Handouts with algorithm exercises
Scratch programming tool (or similar)

Grade/Age Group

Year or Grade 7

Subject

Computer Science

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum objectives for computational thinking and programming for Year 7 students.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Algorithms	5 minutes	Briefly explain what an algorithm is and provide real-life examples (e.g., a recipe, directions).
2	Understanding Computational Thinking	5 minutes	Discuss the concept of computational thinking and its components: decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms.
3	Group Activity: Create Algorithms	10 minutes	In groups, students write algorithms for simple tasks (e.g., making a sandwich). Each group shares a brief summary of their algorithm.
4	Introduction to Scratch	5 minutes	Introduce Scratch and demonstrate how to create a basic project using visual programming and algorithms.
5	Individual Work: Create a Scratch Project	5 minutes	Students begin creating their own simple Scratch project using algorithms to solve a given problem.
6	Reflection and Homework	5 minutes	Reflect on what they learned. Assign homework: students must create a simple algorithm for a daily task, to be submitted via class portal.

Homework

Students are to create a simple algorithm for a daily task (like preparing a snack or doing homework) and submit it online. The homework will be checked through the learning management system without presentations in class.