pxt-calliope/docs/courses/csintro/conditionals.md
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Conditional statements

This lesson introduces the Logic blocks such as 'If...then' and 'If...then...else'. Students practice skills of creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Lesson objectives

Students will...

  • Understand what conditional statements are, and why and when to use them in a program.
  • Learn how to use the Logic blocks 'If...then' and 'If…then...else'.
  • Practice using the Logic blocks so different conditions yield specified outcomes.
  • Demonstrate understanding and apply skill by collaborating with classmates to create a game that uses a micro:bit and a program that correctly and effectively uses conditionals.

Lesson structure

  • Introduction: Conditionals in daily life
  • Unplugged Activity: Red if, green then
  • micro:bit Activity: Rock Paper Scissors
  • Project: Board game
  • Assessment: Rubric for board game project
  • Standards: Listed

Lesson plan

  1. Overview: Conditional statements
  2. Unplugged: Red light, green light
  3. Activity: Rock, paper, scissors
  4. Project: Board game

Targeted CSTA standards