B4: Loops - Repeat X with Dash

Description

Level B, Lesson 4: Students will review their previous programming with Repeat Forever blocks and explore using the Repeat block to define a specific number of loops.

Objectives

  • Understand the difference between Repeat Forever and Repeat blocks.
  • Understand what problems are best solved with infinite loops (Repeat Forever blocks) and specified loops (Repeat blocks).
  • Use loops to revise code and complete coding challenges in an iterative process.

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding)
  • British Columbia - ADST
  • Alberta - ICT
  • Nova Scotia - ICT


 

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Other Supplies

  • 1 tablet per group
  • projector or interactive display with mirroring capability
  • pencils
  • (optional) Challenge Cards: B 2.4, B 2.5, B 2.6
  • (optional) 1 dry erase marker per group
  • (optional) access to Twitter and Instagram

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