๐ Topic Summary
This unplugged activity explores the difference between high-level and low-level programming languages without using a computer. We'll use simple instructions (like drawing shapes) to represent low-level code, and then translate those instructions into more human-readable commands โ showcasing how high-level languages abstract away the complexity.
๐ง Part A: Vocabulary
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. High-Level Language |
A. Code that is closer to human language and easier to understand. |
| 2. Low-Level Language |
B. Code that interacts directly with the computer's hardware. |
| 3. Abstraction |
C. Hiding complex details and presenting a simplified view. |
| 4. Assembly Language |
D. A type of low-level language that uses symbolic codes instead of binary. |
| 5. Compiler |
E. A program that translates high-level code into machine code. |
Instructions: Match each term with its correct definition. Write the letter of the definition next to the term.
๐ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
A __________ language is easier for humans to read and write. It uses __________ to hide the complexities of the computer's hardware. In contrast, a __________ language, like __________ , requires a deeper understanding of the machine's architecture. High-level languages need a __________ to be translated into machine code that the computer can understand.
Word Bank: compiler, high-level, abstraction, low-level, assembly
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are explaining the difference between high-level and low-level languages to someone who has never programmed before. How would you describe it using a real-world analogy (e.g., ordering food at a restaurant)?