This scenario will teach the students how to give basic commands in pseudo algorithms CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectPhysical education, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents will learn to give basic commands in programmingGradesStudents aged 7-12.TechnologiesNone The exercise is based on improvisation. Students will be in a large circle. Each student will give a command to the whole group inContinueContinue reading “Basic commands game”
Category Archives: Physical education
Sorting game: Bubble Sort
Take two objects, show them to the class and ask comparison questions. Which one is taller, which one is heavier, etc. For example, a pencil, eraser, ruler, etc. CreatorMikko MuiluSubjectMath, ICT, physical educationLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents learn to compare objects and numbersGradesStudents aged 9-12.TechnologiesPen and paper Exercise 1: Have the students draw a long andContinueContinue reading “Sorting game: Bubble Sort”
Jump rope
This scenario will teach students how computer executes commands CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectPhysical education, ICTLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesThe students will learn how different commands are executed in computer programmingPhysical education and coordinationGradesStudents aged 7-12.TechnologiesJump rope In the beginning of the lesson the class will come up with 5-10 different simple commands to give during the jump rope.ContinueContinue reading “Jump rope”
Giant instrument
This scenario will teach students what the statements are in computer programming CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectMusic, ICT, physical educationLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesStudents will learn how to use statements and to read simple sheet music.GradesStudents aged 7-12.TechnologiesNone In the beginning of the lesson the class will discuss different instruments and how they work. The class will come upContinueContinue reading “Giant instrument”
Catastrophe game
A sports game for a group of about 20 pupils. Pupils learn to make decisions with given variable parameters and in a limited time. The game also trains coordination and social skills. CreatorAnna-Leena LounaskorpiSubjectPhysical educationLength20 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learningCompetencesProblem-solving skillsSocial skillsGradesStudents aged 6-12.TechnologiesNone 10 differently coloured hula hoops are placed on the floor of the gym.ContinueContinue reading “Catastrophe game”
Boolean operators
This is a game/activity to explain logic ports in an easy way. In this game students will signal the next student by squeezing the finger of a next student and they will relay the signal forwards, if the rule allows them to. CreatorMikko MuiluSubjectMath, ICT, physical educationLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachPhenomenon-based learningCompetencesBoolean operators (And, or, not, xor,ContinueContinue reading “Boolean operators”
“Crossroads”
Main Idea Students create an application by using the scratch software so that the cars do not collide. For this function we will focus on the logic of semaphores. CreatorRallis SpirosSubjectComputer science, PhysicsLength 1-2 hoursPedagogical Approach Real-Life and Technology assisted learning. CompetencesDecomposition,AlgorithmsDebuggingProblem solvingGradesAge (10 – 11), medium learning level, basic-intermediate programming knowledgeTechnologies Scratch 3 softwareEvaluation ToolsStudents’ creationsContinueContinue reading ““Crossroads””
Human Robots
Students give written directions for their pairs. The idea of the exercise is that students learn how to give simple and unambiguous instructions. Instructions have to be given in a certain order, or the human robot won’t do the task correctly. SubjectMathematics, Physical EducationLength90 minutes (2 x 45 minutes)Pedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesDecompositionGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologiesNo Technology Other MaterialsContinueContinue reading “Human Robots”