Unplugged Coding with Chalk
Draw a grid on the ground and use arrow symbols to write a path for a friend to follow, like a human program.
Educational Value
Teaches sequencing, algorithms, and debugging.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Draw a grid of squares.
- 2
Write a sequence of arrows (up, down, left, right).
- 3
A friend follows the arrows like a robot.
- 4
Debug if they end up in the wrong place.
Unplugged Coding with Chalk
Draw a grid on the ground and use arrow symbols to write a path for a friend to follow, like a human program.
Educational Value
Teaches sequencing, algorithms, and debugging.
Materials Needed
- Chalk
- Flat outdoor surface
- Optional: cards with arrows
Instructions
- Draw a grid of squares.
- Write a sequence of arrows (up, down, left, right).
- A friend follows the arrows like a robot.
- Debug if they end up in the wrong place.
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