mBot: Frere Jacques (Grade 3-4)

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


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