Teach basic logic using Boolean operators. Young computer scientists learn about the operators NOT, AND, and OR, and how they can be expressed using Boolean notation, logic gates, or truth tables. Along the way, they learn about half adders and full adders and about binary notation.

Concepts

computer science, logic, conjunctions, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the optional writing activity as a journal entry prompt

Classroom Considerations

• Activity requires a large number of index cards
• Preview the resource to see if it is appropriate for the age group of your learners

Pros

• Learners will have fun with the game

Cons

• There is an error in the binary arithmetic table of the student resource, which can cause confusion if not corrected before the activity

Common Core

MP1 MP4