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Programming Theory: Flowcharts

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Title:

 Programming Theory: Flowcharts

URL:

 https://teachwithict.weebly.com/flowcharts.html

Content Source:

 Other
TeachWithICT
Type: Lesson/Unit Plan

Overview:

This is a lesson plan using a clip from The Big Bang Theory to show how to use flowcharts when explaining an algorithm.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand algorithms (written in pseudocode or flow diagram), explain what they do, and correct or complete them
  • Produce algorithms in pseudocode or flow diagrams to solve problems
  • Use basic flowchart symbols appropriately
Content Standard(s):
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 3
6) Describe the function of a flowchart.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • describe the function of a flowchart.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • flowchart
  • function
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • the purpose of a flowchart.
  • how flowcharts function.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • discuss the purpose and function of a flowchart.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • a flowchart is a visual representation of an alogrithm, program, or process.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 4
5) Use flowcharts to create a plan or algorithm.

Unpacked Content
Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students will:
  • use flowcharts to create a plan or algorithm.
Teacher Vocabulary:
  • flowchart
  • plan
  • algorithm
Knowledge:
Students know:
  • flowcharts are used in creating plan or algorithm.
  • strategies to use flowcharts to create a plan or algorithm.
Skills:
Students are able to:
  • use flowcharts to create a plan or algorithm.
  • explain how flowcharts help in creating a plan or algorithm.
Understanding:
Students understand that:
  • flowcharts are used in creating plan or algorithm.
  • flowcharts help to visualize a plan or algorithm.
Tags: algorithm, flow chart, flowcharts
License Type: Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
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AccessibilityVideo resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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Author: Aimee Bates
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