Lesson Overview

1. Focus Questions

1.1. Who can tell me something about coding?

1.2. What parts of a computer can you name?

1.3. What are Hieroglyphics?

1.4. What can you do if you get stuck?

2. Materials

2.1. Hieroglyphics alphabet

2.2. Scitech paper coding graphs

2.3. Y Charts

3. Cross Curriculum Links

3.1. Mathematics - Create and interpret simple grid maps to show position and pathways (ACMMG065)

4. The Task

4.1. 1. What is coding?

4.2. 2. Computer parts and peripherals

4.3. 3. Decoding Hieroglypics

4.4. 4. 3 W's. What did we learn? Why did we learn it? What do you want to learn next?

5. Topic/Theme

5.1. Introduction to coding.

6. Curriculum Links

6.1. Identify and explore a range of digital systems with peripheral devices for different purposes, and transmit different types of data. (ACTDIK007)

6.2. Define simple problems, and describe and follow a sequence of steps and decisions (algorithms) needed to solve them. (ACTDIP010)

7. Year Level

7.1. Year 3 - Beginning of the year