Overview
In Lesson 4, the focus is on revisiting songs as a way of storytelling and recognizing patterns. Songs are discussed not only for their storytelling aspect but also as a means of exploring patterns. The lesson draws parallels between patterns in songs and repeated actions in coding, introducing concepts like loops and functions.
Student Objectives
- Deepen understanding of patterns in songs.
- Deconstruct songs to recognize repeated patterns.
- Understand similarities between songs and programs.
- Explore more than one song to see how songs have patterns and contribute to storytelling.
TEACHER GUIDE
Storytelling Through Digital Media
Lesson 4: Using Songs to Understand Computer Functions
SLIDES
Storytelling Through Digital Media
Lesson 4: Using Songs to Understand Computer Functions
MATERIALS
Activity Materials to Prepare Introduction Video – Choruses and Functions Activity 1 Practice finding patterns in songs. Choose one of the following: LAVA Song from Disney – Video Link, Lyric Link – Slide 9 to deconstruct, drag and drop over repeated chorus activity
OR Happy by Pharrell Willams – Video Link, Lyric Link – Slide 10 to deconstruct, drag and drop over repeated chorus activity
Activity 2 Show the Functions Video (from 1 – 240 seconds only) Activity 3 Deconstruct the pattern in a Song called, We are Family – Ice Age Movie Video Link, Lyric Link Use Slide deck – Drag and drop to highlight patterns in the song
Activity 4 Learn about Loops through Code.org rails => Link Activity 5 Optional Challenge: Go back to your own project and add a Loop with multiple sprites. Code.org and login to your own account and project.