ICT at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 2)
Unit 2D: Routes: controlling a floor turtle
Section 4: SHORT FOCUSED TASKS
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Objectives |
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- key idea: that instructions can be repeated
- key idea: that devices that carry out repeated actions follow stored instructions, eg washing machines
- technique: to use the repeat key to produce symmetrical shapes
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Activities |
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Outcomes |
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- Describe the devices that repeat instructions, eg photocopiers and robots. Discuss how devices are programmed to repeat instructions. Show the children two or three sequences of instructions that make the floor turtle move forward and backward or in a square or 'staircase' movement. Write down the instructions and discuss which instructions are repeated. Show the children how the repeat button can be used to make the floor turtle repeat movements. Give the children a set of three repeat instructions to test with the floor turtle.
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- recognise that instructions can be repeated
- program the floor turtle to repeat instructions
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Points to note |
Children do not need to write their own repeat sequences at this stage but should be aware that it is possible. However, children who find the activity easy could try producing their own repeat sequences.
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