Use examples that have nothing to do with computers to introduce new CS concepts in an accessible way.
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- For example, have students write procedures for building simple objects like suncatchers using strings, beads, buttons, and knots.
- To introduce functions, you give students length restrictions for writing out their suncatcher algorithms. This helps them see the need to identify and call repeating instructions.
- For more information, check out the "Functional Suncatchers" lesson hosted at code.org.