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Lesson Plan
University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Searching Algorithms

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Explore the main algorithms that are used as the basis for keyword searching on computers, using different variations on the game of battleships.
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Lesson Plan
University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Sorting Algorithms

For Teachers K - 1st
Many clever algorithms have been devised for sorting values into order efficiently. In this activity students compare different algorithms to sort weights to simulate how computers devise sorted lists.
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Lesson Plan
University of Canterbury

Cs Unplugged: Divide and Conquer

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Imagine 31 numbers have been organized in ascending order in a list by a computer program. Now the program has to find a number in the list, but it can only look at one number at a time. Is it easier to find the number now, than if they...
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Lesson Plan
University of Canterbury

Cs Unplugged: How Many Guesses?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use sequential and binary search strategies to figure out who has your favorite book.
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Online Course
Code.org

Code Studio: Computer Programming: Course E

For Students 3rd - 5th
Start coding with algorithms, loops, conditionals, and events and then you'll move on functions. In the second part of this course, design and create a capstone project you can share with your friends and family.
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Lesson Plan
University of Canterbury

Cs Unplugged: The Great Number Hunt (Sorted)

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
How would you look for a book in a library if the books were sorted in alphabetical order? Is that easier than if they were out of order?