Check out the checkout
This sequence of lessons explores how to incorporate user input, decision-making and loops in programming using the context of a shopping experience, particularly the checkout. It combines data in the form of a barcode and programming choices.
Additional details
Year band(s) | 5-6 |
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Content type | Lesson ideas |
Format | Web page |
Technologies & Programming Languages | Scratch |
Keywords | Algorithms, Sequencing, Iteration, Branching, Barcodes, Inclusive education, Additional scaffolding, Socio/emotional |
Organisation | ESA |
Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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