Unit 2 - Days 10-12 Binary
I will be using the lesson on Binary, Days 10-12.
I will using Day 10-12 Binary Numbers lesson.
I’m going to do the sorting lesson the way it ended up for me a few days ago. I gave the kids numbered cards and had them work in pairs to sort them as quickly as possible.
A few pairs of kids split the cards, sorted them and then merged their answers. It was a perfect lead-in to show the merge sort algorithm.
We ended up doing a bubble-sort vs merge-sort comparison project.
I’ll put together my outline.
I’m going to be doing the minimal spanning trees lesson.
I plan on doing Day 15-16 Sorting
This is my activity reflection sheet from the lesson:
Lesson #2: Minimal Spanning Tree
Overview
Provide a general
overview the lesson. Include teaching tips here, if any.
Students were introduced to the topic of solving problems
using the least number of steps.
Lesson Summary
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an overview of the various parts of the lesson (especially important if you
suggest changing the lesson sequence)
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Then,
list the lesson sequence. First activity - Second activity, etc.
We began with a review of the topics discussed so far in Unit 2.
The activity was introduced
through the Muddy Waters hand out and the students worked on it with their
elbow partners after which we shared are responses and discussed them.
We then watched the video on
Minimal Spanning Trees.
Next we had a discussion about
problem solving and I took the time
To introduce them to the
concept of Occum’s Razor.
CS Content
Provide a brief overview the CS content covered in this lesson.
Section 2, Instructional Day 17-Minimal Spanning Tree
Section 2, Instructional Day 17-Minimal Spanning Tree (extension)
Objectives
Students will be able to:
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Draw a minimal Spanning
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Tree
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Draw a graph to solve a
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problem
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Materials and Prep
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Muddy City Handout
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Resources
Student Documents
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Code Studio
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Video
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Minimal Spanning Tree on
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YouTube
Assessments
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Notes
Jeff Freeman – Jeffrey.freeman@browardschools.com
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could you please share your outline with me.
risa.goldman@browardschools.com
sounds like a great lesson !
Planning to use the Sorting Algorithm lesson. I would like to improve upon the activity that was modeled in my training class. (sorting bags of candy by weight)
For the Unit 2 Challenge I am going to pick the Unit 2 Final Project. I will tailor the project to be more relatable to my students instead of the carpool idea. Instead of carpooling, I will give the students 10 cities in Idaho (we are in Idaho) that sit at cross roads of different interstate, state, and country highways. It will be their task to offer me, the hiring manager for the new road construction project, their bid for the lowest cost of connecting all 10 cities. It will use the idea of the minimal spanning tree but include the added element of cost.
I will be working on the binary lesson with my classes.
I am working on the spanning tree lesson. I will ask my students to solve the muddy city problem and then create a spanning tree for their final projects for unit 2 by using their group’s post school activity data.
My one pager is below. Any feedback is appreciated.
unit 2 day 17.pdf (157.7 KB)
My Count the Dots—Binary Numbers lesson was a success. I was afraid it would be too simple for my students, but they struggled a little before finally mastering it. I am attaching my one-pager and reflection.
Challenge 1Pager.pdf (104.8 KB) Challenge Reflection.pdf (84.6 KB)
Unit 2
Day 10-12 Binary
Overview:
This lesson will introduce the binary numbering system and how to count in binary numbers. Students will learn to convert from decimals to binary numbers. They also will learn the importance of binary digits in computer science.
Lesson Summary:
1)Journal Activity-Why is the binary systems so important in CS?
2)Discuss Math Maniacs Game-Play to the juices flowing in terms of binary numbers and counting.
3)Revisit the journal what more do you now know about binary and cs.
4)More Math Maniacs to build their skills
5)Count the Dots Activities/Drills to assess their learning
6)Teamwork – Write Secret Codes for other teams to decode.
CS Content:
Discussed use of binary digits in cs and why it is more useful then other numbering systems. Even though in the future other systems may become useful. Why or why not?
Student will:
-count in binary numbers
-convert from decimals to binary numbers
-encode and decode messages in binary
Materials:
-Make binary dot cards large and small for drills
-Make number cards for each student
Resources:
-Count the Dots worksheets 4-8
Assessments
-Count the Dots Cards for Oral Drills
-Worksheet #8
I found this material to begin a challenge for my students. Prior to this, they were simply bored with everything we were doing.
I want to work on the sorting algorithms – I can’t figure out how to “pair up with someone” (Not sure what you want me to do to contact them.)
Its generally just been a post here and see if anyone is interested in working with you. Up to you if you want to wait a couple days to see if someone responds.
I will be doing the challenge Binary Day 10-12Challenge-1lesson.docx (23.8 KB) BINARY BINGO CARDS.docx (12.9 KB) Binary2.docx (12.7 KB)
I will be working on the the Day 10-12 Binary; Lesson Plan: Day 10-12 Binary Lesson.