📚 Topic Summary
Unplugged activities are a fantastic way to learn about computer science concepts without using a computer. Pretend mouse drawing involves giving instructions to a friend (the 'computer') to draw something on paper using only specific commands (like a mouse). This activity helps kids understand algorithms, sequencing, and debugging in a playful way. It's all about problem-solving and clear communication!
This exercise mimics how a computer follows instructions to create images on a screen. By acting as the 'programmer' and the 'computer,' children grasp the fundamental principles of coding and computational thinking.
🔤 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| Algorithm |
A. Finding and fixing errors in a program. |
| Debugging |
B. A set of step-by-step instructions. |
| Sequence |
C. An action performed by the computer. |
| Command |
D. The order in which instructions are executed. |
| Program |
E. A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do. |
(Answers: Algorithm - B, Debugging - A, Sequence - D, Command - C, Program - E)
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words: instructions, computer, drawing, algorithm, and mouse.
In pretend ______ , you give ______ to a friend who acts like a ______ . The set of ______ that you provide is called an ______. This activity mimics how a real ______ works.
(Answers: drawing, instructions, computer, instructions, algorithm, mouse)
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you want your friend (the 'computer') to draw a house. What specific instructions would you give them, step by step?
