PC1 Variables
Teachers and students are encouraged to use these resources as platforms to create their own resources, as forms of assessment and in particular as reflection pieces for learning portfolios. The resources are designed specifically to be used by students to record artefacts and reflect on their learning, in particular html and pdf resources.
The Python Lessons and Tasks are designed for students to learn how to program in a practical and task driven style, both individually and collaboratively. In addition, where appropriate, students can undertake a Computational Thinking challenge and a block based coding challenge on editable html platforms, assess themselves with eTask Worksheets, and support and challenge themselves with Python video lessons.
Programming Concept 1 Variables
| Type of Resource | Type ID | Overview | LO |
|---|---|---|---|
 Variables Lesson 1.0 |
pptx | Task Driven PYTHON Lesson with embedded lesson plan and LOs |
1.2 1.22 2.16 2.18 |
 eTask Assessment 1.0 |
pdf (fillable) | Revise Review and Save | 2.16 |
| Variables and Operators Lesson 1.1 |
pptx | Task Driven PYTHON Lesson with embedded lesson plan and LOs | 1.3 1.4 1.7 1.20 1.23 |
.png?width=30&height=30 "CT-Challenge-logo-(1)"){kind=logo} CT Challenge - Hours Minutes Seconds |
zip | Assess CT skills. Extract, launch the html file and store your work. |
1.20 - 1.23 2.5 - 2.7 |
| eTask Assessment 1.1 |
pdf (fillable) | Revision Challenges Reflections | 1.22 1.23 2.16 |
| Python Video - An overview of variables, operators and main data types |
mp4 (vimeo) | Flip the classroom / support the learning |
1.2 - 1.4 1.22 2.16 2.18 |
| zip | Measure CT skills. Extract, launch the html file and store your work. | 1.1 - 1.7 2.20 2.21 | |
 Microprocessor Video - Introduction to Variables |
mp4 (vimeo) | Design a counter using a microprocessor (ALT4) | Introduction to 3.11 - 3.14 |
| Microprocessor Video - Fitbit Variables |
mp4 (vimeo) | Design your own FitBit using a microprocessor (ALT4) | Introduction to 3.11 - 3.14 |
The suggested resources below accompany the LOs and complement the lesson.
In some cases it will allow LOs to be covered to a greater extent or new LOs to be addressed.
Further Resources
| LO | Description of Related Web Resource |
|---|---|
| 1.1 2.2 |
An unplugged activity : Sequencing Stage Lights. |
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1.1 2.7 |
CS Field Guide to Programming Languages and the Python Interpreter  |
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1.4 1.5 2.6 1.7 |
Practice Python with Try it Yourself sandboxes A familiar challenge to age the user! Try the extra challenges also. |
| 1.1 2.1 | Princess Ann improves the army by proper naming - A Computational Thinking Fairytale |
