Problem-Solving with Coding Coding and Robotics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan: Coding/Robotics Primary 3 First Term, Week 10

Subject: Coding/Robotics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 7 years
Topic: Problem-Solving with Coding
Sub-topic: Introduction to Logical Thinking
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define problem-solving in the context of coding.
2. Identify basic problem-solving strategies (e.g., breaking down tasks, testing solutions).
3. Apply logical thinking to solve simple coding challenges.
4. Demonstrate their understanding through practical coding exercises.

Keywords

• Problem-solving
• Logical thinking
• Strategies
• Coding challenges

Set Induction

Present a simple problem scenario (e.g., a robot needing to navigate through obstacles). Discuss with pupils how they would approach solving this problem.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have basic knowledge of robots, programming concepts, and the use of sensors.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Whiteboard and markers for brainstorming
• Basic coding platforms or apps for interactive exercises
• Visual aids demonstrating problem-solving steps

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Review previous lessons on programming robots and introduction to sensors. Relate how problem-solving skills are essential in coding to achieve specific tasks.

Embedded Core Skills

• Logical reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Creativity

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Visual aids demonstrating problem-solving techniques

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard and markers for brainstorming
• Basic coding platforms or apps for interactive exercises
• Visual aids demonstrating problem-solving steps

Content

Problem-Solving with Coding

1. Definition of Problem-Solving: Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using logical thinking and programming skills.
   • Example: Writing code to make a robot navigate through obstacles.
2. Basic Problem-Solving Strategies:
   • Break Down Tasks: Divide complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.
   • Test Solutions: Try different solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.
   • Use Logical Thinking: Think step-by-step to solve problems logically.
3. Applying Logical Thinking:
   • Step 1: Discuss a problem scenario with the class (e.g., navigating a robot through a maze).
   • Step 2: Brainstorm possible solutions on the whiteboard using basic coding concepts.
   • Step 3: Guide pupils in writing and testing a simple code to solve the problem scenario.
4. Demonstration Activity:
   • Activity: Provide a coding challenge (e.g., create a program to move a robot around obstacles).
   • Explanation: Discuss how different approaches can lead to successful problem-solving in coding.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using ______ and programming skills. (a) logical thinking (b) guessing (c) eating (d) shouting)
2. Breaking down tasks means dividing ______ problems into smaller, manageable parts. (a) complex (b) simple (c) everyday (d) paper)
3. Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and ______ their effectiveness. (a) evaluating (b) ignoring (c) encouraging (d) delaying)
4. Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using ______ and programming skills. (a) logical thinking (b) guessing (c) eating (d) shouting)
5. Breaking down tasks means dividing ______ problems into smaller, manageable parts. (a) complex (b) simple (c) everyday (d) paper)
6. Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and ______ their effectiveness. (a) evaluating (b) ignoring (c) encouraging (d) delaying)
7. Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using ______ and programming skills. (a) logical thinking (b) guessing (c) eating (d) shouting)
8. Breaking down tasks means dividing ______ problems into smaller, manageable parts. (a) complex (b) simple (c) everyday (d) paper)
9. Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and ______ their effectiveness. (a) evaluating (b) ignoring (c) encouraging (d) delaying)
10. Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using ______ and programming skills. (a) logical thinking (b) guessing (c) eating (d) shouting)
11. Breaking down tasks means dividing ______ problems into smaller, manageable parts. (a) complex (b) simple (c) everyday (d) paper)
12. Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and ______ their effectiveness. (a) evaluating (b) ignoring (c) encouraging (d) delaying)
13. Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using ______ and programming skills. (a) logical thinking (b) guessing (c) eating (d) shouting)
14. Breaking down tasks means dividing ______ problems into smaller, manageable parts. (a) complex (b) simple (c) everyday (d) paper)
15. Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and ______ their effectiveness. (a) evaluating (b) ignoring (c) encouraging (d) delaying)

15 FAQ with Answers

1. Q: What is problem-solving in coding?
   A: Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using logical thinking and programming skills.
2. Q: What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
   A: Breaking down tasks means dividing complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.
3. Q: What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
   A: Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and evaluating their effectiveness.
4. Q: What is problem-solving in coding?
   A: Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using logical thinking and programming skills.
5. Q: What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
   A: Breaking down tasks means dividing complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.
6. Q: What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
   A: Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and evaluating their effectiveness.
7. Q: What is problem-solving in coding?
   A: Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using logical thinking and programming skills.
8. Q: What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
   A: Breaking down tasks means dividing complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.
9. Q: What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
   A: Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and evaluating their effectiveness.
10. Q: What is problem-solving in coding?
    A: Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using logical thinking and programming skills.
11. Q: What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
    A: Breaking down tasks means dividing complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.
12. Q: What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
    A: Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and evaluating their effectiveness.
13. Q: What is problem-solving in coding?
    A: Problem-solving in coding is finding solutions to challenges using logical thinking and programming skills.
14. Q: What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
    A: Breaking down tasks means dividing complex problems into smaller, manageable parts.
15. Q: What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
    A: Testing solutions involves trying different solutions and evaluating their effectiveness.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Programming Robots.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Problem-Solving with Coding.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain what problem-solving means in coding.
• Demonstrate basic problem-solving strategies using coding examples.
• Guide pupils in practicing problem-solving skills through interactive coding exercises.

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in brainstorming sessions to solve coding challenges.
• Create and test their own solutions using basic coding concepts.
• Reflect on the effectiveness of different problem-solving strategies.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 evaluation questions related to the topic.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What is problem-solving in coding?
2. What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
3. What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
4. What is problem-solving in coding?
5. What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
6. What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
7. What is problem-solving in coding?
8. What does breaking down tasks mean in problem-solving?
9. What does testing solutions involve in problem-solving?
10. What is problem-solving in coding?

Conclusion

The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work and does the necessary corrections.

More Useful Links .

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