Bracelet Programming Activity Book 2020

Programming

What is Programming?

Programming is a set of commands and instructions used to create a software program.

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The process of creating a set of instructions that tell you how to perform a task.

Vocabulary Algorithm: process or series of steps used to complete a task. In computer science, algorithms are used to create computer programs.

Computer Program: an application that uses special language (code) to help a machine complete a task.

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Bug: a mistake in a program because the output is wrong.

How Many Types of Programming Languages Are There?

Logic Programming are languages that are used to create programs that enables the computer.

Functional Languages are used in situations where we have to perform lots of different operations on the same data.

Object Oriented Programming is divided into objects that contain data.

Girl Scout Values Software Engineers are friendly and helpful.

Without software, we would not have computers, phones, calculators, or a proper military defense system.

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Software Engineer Did you know a Software Engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance testing, and evaluation of computer software?

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Programming Complete a Maze Puzzle

Design a Bracelet Project: Design a Bracelet Objective: Girls will learn how algorithms are used in computer science and then create an “everyday” algorithm.

Materials: Bracelet programming worksheet, pony beads, pipe cleaners/string/yard, and scissors.

Directions: Girls will create their own algorithm on a bracelet with 20 beads. If there are not 20 beads, it is not complete. But if there are more than 20 beads, the algorithm will malfunction and won’t create a finished “program” (bracelet).

1. Every girl gets a worksheet and can choose 20 beads (ideally limit it to 3-4 colors).

2. They should create a pattern with their beads laid out on the worksheet (see note for extension activity).

3. Girls will then transfer their “algorithm” onto the bracelet for a finished product!

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