Classroom Resource

SciGirls: Code Concert--Identify and Define

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

Overview

Before entering their code in Processing, the SciGirls write out their code in plain English, a process known as pseudocode. The girls will define pseudocode. This video can be played to introduce a lesson in pseudocode.

Content Standards

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 4

DLCS18.4.6
Define a simple pseudocode.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

psuedocode

Knowledge

Students know:

the characteristics of a simple pseudocode.
the purpose of pseudocode.

Skills

Students are able to:

define a simple psuedocode.
identify simple psuedocode.

Understanding

Students understand that:

a simple pseudocode is code for programs before it is actually converted into a specific programming language or simply a set of steps.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/d7862ed2-1351-4ec2-9787-5b7aaf71b04d…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Comments or Notes

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Approved Date

2020-04-07

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type