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SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Doing Reps with Loops

In this unit, students will explore how to program loops and develop an understanding for when to use each type of loop to get their models moving and stretching. Students will experience how to effectively utilize loops which includes thinking about setting variables and conditions in their loops. Students will utilize pseudocode to support creating algorithms and code comments to document their programs.

Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering

Lessons

Doing Reps with Loops (Lesson 1)

Warm Up Loop with Leo

SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Students will learn about loops and how to program with loops.

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Doing Reps with Loops (Lesson 2)

Counting Reps with Leo

SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Learn how to use loops and count variables in programs

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Doing Reps with Loops (Lesson 3)

Dance Loop with Coach

SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Students will practice using for loops in their programs to make them more efficient

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Doing Reps with Loops (Lesson 4)

Setting Conditions for Yoga

SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Investigate using while loops

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
90-120 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Doing Reps with Loops (Lesson 5)

Infinite Moves

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Create a program with infinite loops

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45-90 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Doing Reps with Loops (Lesson 6)

Leading the Team with Loops

SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Program a model to move using loops

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
90-120 min.
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Doing Reps with Loops (Lesson 7)

Ideas to Help with Leading Your Team with Loops

SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Practice giving and using feedback from others.

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3