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The Tower of Epiphany | Think Like A Coder, Ep 7

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Let coding save the world. As part of her quest, the hero of the series must retrieve the Node of Creation from the Tower of Epiphany. This requires solving a computer programming puzzle to determine the energy needed to fill a basin formed by towers of blocks. Viewers of the engaging video learn about algorithms and about the difference between linear and exponential time.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Pause the video and have learners tackle the problem before viewing the solution
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds on knowledge from previous episodes
  • This is the seventh of 10 episodes in the Think Like a Coder series
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Highlights some additional resources on coding
  • Gives hints for struggling pupils
Cons
  • None