Include an informative video on programming as part of your computer science instruction. The 12th installment in the series teaches about statements and functions required to write code. Individuals learn about the IF, FOR, and WHILE loops for programming.

Concepts

computers, computer science, conditional statements, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils design their own basic computer game

Classroom Considerations

• It is helpful if learners have experience with conditional statements
• Builds on information from previous videos in the series

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Making a game will hold the interest of teenagers
• Animations and graphics help in following along with the computer programming examples

Cons

• None