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Patrons learn what an "algorithm" is by playing a game on paper to "program" a character to find fruit using arrows
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| Add a Tech Twist | Optional: Try using this as an introduction to coding on a computer, then have your patrons play "Kodable" on Hour of Code |
| Hints for uses in your library | You can pair patrons up to do this activity, or do it all together for smaller groups |
| Related Links |
Khan Academy: Algorithms
What is an Algorithm and Why Should You Care? Video |
| Originating Source | Hour of Code |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Kids Get Coding: Algorithms and Bugs by Heather Lyons, Elizabeth Tweedale, & Alex Westgate
Understanding Coding By Building Algorithms by Patricia Harris How to Solve a 2x2 Rubik's Cube: A Solution Guide for Kids! By Ciel Lefevre |