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Programming eruption animations

Lesson 4 of 5

MakeCode

7-11 yrs

Pupils follow their algorithm and write a program to create their volcanic eruption animation using the MakeCode editor.

Key learning:

  • To follow an algorithm accurately to write a program
  • To use repetition in a program effectively
  • To test and debug programs and algorithms
  • To review learning

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