Y10 - Intro to Python - The Importance of Planning

Lesson Objectives

 - be able to apply flowcharts to a sequencing program 
 - understand the importance of planning before coding

Starter

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Main

Red Task


Draw a flowchart to solve the following problems:

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Amber Task
Using Flowcharts to plan Python programmes:

     

Python Challenge (Draw flowcharts for the following BEFORE you start coding)

1. SAVE AS rectangle.py
Challenge:
Ask a user for the LENGTH and WIDTH of a Rectangle, than calculate and print the AREA.


Green Task

Python Challenge (Draw flowcharts for the following BEFORE you start coding)


2. SAVE AS circle.py
Challenge:  
Ask a user for the RADIUS of a Circle, than calculate and print the AREA.



Plenary

Share with a partner the importance of planning BEFORE coding