Description

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the concepts of Boolean expressions and conditionals, with a focus on the “if” statement in programming. To begin with, students will discuss the decision-making process of outdoor or indoor P.E. class, and then be introduced to the construct of conditionals. To execute conditional algorithms, another new programming technique is necessary: Boolean expressions. In Phase 1, students will explore Boolean blocks. In Phase 2, students will employ conditional algorithms and focus on the “if” statement.

Objectives

• Explain the meaning of conditionals associated with the relevant real-life examples.
• Understand how to use different Boolean blocks with conditional constructs.
• Develop simple conditional algorithms that demonstrate their understanding of control structures.

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