Snap block models
Create a model using snap blocks 1 block high and create a code so someone else can build your model.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 1-2 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Algorithms |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition) |
| Keywords | Coding, Programming, Mathematics, Algorithm, Instructions, Visual impairment, Fine motor skills, Kinesthetic activity, Accommodation ideas, Differentiation, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Teaching, Sensory, Having limited, low or no vision, physical, Poor fine motor control, Additional scaffolding, socio/emotional, Extension activities, disability, disabilities |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Mathematics |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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