First and second grade students participated in unplugged activities to build the foundation for understanding what an algorithm is. Students sorted visual directions, determined which steps were needed, and put them in order. Area A and P7A determined the correct sequence to plant a seed. Area B sequenced and then followed their algorithm to make a paper airplane. This activity showed students that algorithms can be found in many real life scenarios. It also reinforced that steps need to be in the right sequence to reach an intended outcome.
