Heads or tails
In this lesson we show how to transition from a visual based programming language to using a text-based programming language using the example of a heads or tails coin toss application.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Keywords | Algorithms, Branching, User input, JavaScript, Text based programming, General purpose programming, Code, Code editor, W3Schools, Random, Variables, String, Transition, Scratch, Visual programming, Repetition |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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