Description

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of repetition by composing the song Frère Jacques in mBlock. The repetition construct helps reduce the repetitive parts of a program, and therefore, makes it clear and easy to read and write. A piece of melody may involve repetitive structures. Students are welcome to translate the song into programming scripts and make a sprite “sing” the song.

Objectives

• Explain the meaning of repetition associated with the relevant real-life examples.
• Identify the repetitive part of computer code and utilize appropriate constructs to make the program simple and efficient.
  
• Create appropriate programming scripts to compose a song through mBlock.
  

Curriculum Connections Summary

• Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding) & Science
• Quebec - Science
• New Brunswick - Science
• Nova Scotia - Science & ICT
• Alberta - Science & ICT
• British Columbia - Science & ADST
• Manitoba - Science
• Prince Edward Island - Science
• Saskatchewan - Science
• Newfoundland & Labrador - Science
• Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
• Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
• Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum