Summary
Computer programming might seem hopelessly complicated, but it's actually a lot like walking--you just have to take it one step at a time! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby explain how programming is just like giving instructions. Discover how people write commands in computer languages called code, and how code is broken down into step-by-step procedures called algorithms. Then, see how patience, attention to detail, and the ability to foresee different circumstances and outcomes can turn a lines of text into useful programs and activities!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Computer Programming:
- What is one new thing you learned about computer programming?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining computer programming.
- Draw or give one example of your own.