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Beginner
10 mins
Teacher/Student led
75 points
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Introduction to Coding

What is coding and what can we make with it?

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    1 - What is coding?

    Coding or programming means giving a computer step by step instructions. It's like telling a friend how to make a sandwich - you need to give clear and specific instructions in the right order. 

    A simple way of describing what coding means is "Coding means giving instructions to a computer".

    Now, let's watch this video which explains what coding is and what we can make with it. As we watch, pay attention to how coding is used in different ways.

    Can you think of any ways we use coding in our everyday lives?

    2 - Computers in your house

    Can you name 3 things in your house that have computers in them and that you can give instructions to?

    see some examples

    Here are some examples of things in your house that have computers in them and that you can give instructions to:

    1. a TV - you give it instructions using the remote control
    2. a phone - you give it instructions by tapping on the screen
    3. a microwave - you give it instructions by pressing the buttons
    4. a games console - you give it instructions using the gamepad

    3 - Giving instructions

    Coding or programming is just giving instructions to a computer, but the instructions need to be precise and in the correct order. Otherwise you will not get the desired result.

    Play this game and see if you can give the correct instructions in the right order.

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