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Hello there! Have you ever wondered how computers, phones, or robots work? It might seem like magic, but it’s actually something called programming! Programming is like a special language that humans created so machines can understand us and do what we want them to do.
Imagine you want to tell a robot to dance. You need to give it instructions, and that’s what programming does. It uses different languages, like Java, Python, and C++, to write these instructions. These languages help us create cool things, like video games!
Now, let’s talk about something called algorithms. An algorithm is a set of step-by-step instructions, just like a recipe for baking a cake. When you follow a recipe, you start with ingredients (input), follow the steps (algorithm), and end up with a cake (output). In programming, algorithms help machines know exactly what to do to complete a task.
Have you heard about block coding? It’s a fun way to program using colorful blocks that fit together like puzzle pieces. Each block has a command, and when you put them together, you can make a game character or robot do different things.
For example, blue blocks might make a character move, while orange blocks can help repeat actions or set conditions, like telling a robot to move only when it sees a green light. It’s a great way to learn programming because it’s easy to see how the blocks work together.
Want to see how we can make a character dance? We can use motion blocks to move it forward, backward, left, and right. We can even use turning blocks to make it spin around! By combining these blocks, we can create a fun dance routine.
Imagine programming your character to take two steps forward, turn left, and then take two more steps. You can even add a jump block to make the dance more exciting!
Programming is not only useful but also a lot of fun! You can create games, animations, and even control robots. There’s so much to learn, and you can start by exploring block coding. Who knows, maybe you’ll create the next big video game!
If you’re curious to learn more, there are many videos and resources available to help you dive into the world of programming. So, are you ready to start your programming adventure?
Create Your Own Dance Routine: Use paper and crayons to draw a simple dance floor. Then, cut out small paper characters or use toy figures. Write down a series of steps on paper, like “move forward,” “turn left,” or “jump.” Arrange these steps in order to create a dance routine for your character. Try it out and see if your character can follow your algorithm to dance!
Algorithm Recipe: Choose a simple task you do every day, like brushing your teeth or making a sandwich. Write down each step you take to complete the task, just like a recipe. Share your algorithm with a friend or family member and see if they can follow your instructions exactly. Discuss what happens if a step is missed or done out of order.
Block Coding Adventure: Use an online block coding platform like Scratch or Blockly. Start a new project and try to make a character move across the screen. Experiment with different blocks to see what actions they perform. Can you make your character move in a square or a circle? Share your creation with your classmates and explain how you used the blocks to program your character.
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Hello! You’ve just caught me programming this robot so it can dance.
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Well, it looks like things didn’t go as planned.
Oh, you don’t know what programming is? Don’t worry, I’ll explain! You know how computers work, or cell phones, or machines? It may seem like magic, but it’s not. They function in a very simple way: they receive orders and perform tasks.
How is this possible? Well, thanks to programming!
You might ask, what is programming? Well, that’s easy! Programming is the language that machines and technology use. It was created by humans so that machines can understand us and do what we want them to do.
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Programming has many different languages, which means there are many different ways to give instructions to machines. With these languages, we can write code that combines words and symbols to form commands. Commands are instructions we give machines; they tell machines what actions they should perform, and they differ for each language.
When a computer receives a command, it knows what action it has to take. There are many different programming languages, and some of the most famous are Java, Python, and C++. Although there are many more, did you know that these programming languages were used to create some of your favorite video games?
And although there are many different languages, they all use the same mechanics. Would you like to find out more?
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Algorithms are the basis of programming. Let me explain what they are. Algorithms are a sequence of detailed, step-by-step instructions. In programming, algorithms are written by programmers so that a machine can perform a task. It’s like a recipe where a machine has to follow all the steps carefully.
The machine starts by receiving an input; it can be a number, a phrase, or whatever you can think of. Then it processes the algorithm, meaning it performs all the steps indicated in the code to produce a result. This result is called output.
For example, when we bake, the input is the ingredients, and the output is the baked cake. Can you guess what the algorithm would be? Exactly! The algorithm would be the recipe itself since it’s a sequence of steps required to turn the ingredients into a delicious dish.
Programming is very important; it’s also found in many tasks we perform daily. Learning how to program will help us solve problems more easily. You’ll see how much fun it is when you explore the world in more depth. See you soon!
Hey, I didn’t see you there! I was just doing some work for class. This week, I learned about block coding at school. Do you want to know what it is?
First, let me remind you that programming is the language that technology and machines use. It’s a special language created by humans to make machines do what we want them to do. Basically, programming gives machines commands, and they follow them. It’s very useful and does a lot of things.
It’s important to know that machines can be programmed in several ways. One way is by block coding. Let’s take a look!
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Block coding uses colored pieces that contain commands we give to something or someone, for example, a game character. You can combine blocks in a sequence to send complex or simple instructions. The pieces fit together like a puzzle, so it’s very easy to organize the instructions you’re programming.
In the schedule board, you can combine different blocks. Here, you will find all the necessary components that you can select to make fun projects.
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There are different types of blocks, and there are many different actions you can choose from. On top of that, each block category has a different color to help you find them better. For example, motion blocks are blue. These allow you to move a player or a robot from one place to another, as well as perform other movements such as turning, jumping, or tilting.
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But there are also control blocks, which are orange. They help you repeat an action as many times as you want and set conditions. For example, you can teach a robot to walk forward only when it sees a green light and to stand still if it sees a red light, just like a traffic light.
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So far at school, I’ve only been taught how to program using the most common movement blocks. These blocks allow me to tell my player how I want it to move.
So, do you want to see how I teach my player to dance?
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To move it, you could use different motion blocks. The most basic ones are those that allow you to move forward, backward, to the right, and to the left. First, I’ll program my player to take two steps forward and three steps back. Look closely!
As well as motion blocks, we can also find rotation blocks. Can you think of why? Normally, there are two types of turning blocks used: turning to the right and to the left. The turning blocks help us have more natural movement; they allow us to rotate our player’s body to change the direction of its movement.
We’ll program the player to take two steps forward, turn left, and walk forward for two more steps. The basic motion blocks are very useful. I have to use them to program a choreography and present it next week in class. Do you want to come tomorrow to see the rehearsal?
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Are you ready to watch the performance? Take a seat and keep quiet; it’s about to start!
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It turned out great! Wonderful! Fantastic! Did you see the final jump? Yesterday, I was experimenting and trying new blocks to make the choreography more fun. That’s when I found the jump block. I can’t wait for next week to show it to the whole class! Plus, the teacher is going to teach us some new blocks. Fun! Are you up for it?
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