Free 6th Grade Introduction To Qb64 Lesson Plan (Computer Science)

Topic: Introduction to QB64

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe the basics of QB64 and its features.

Materials

• QB64 installed on each student's computer
• Handout with highlights of QB64 features

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have heard of QB64.
• Ask students to list the features they know of in QB64.
• As a class, discuss the benefits of using QB64 as a programming language.

Direct Instruction

• Start by explaining what a programming language is and how it can be used.
• Demonstrate how to open and save a QB64 project.
• Show students how to enter code and compile it in QB64.
• Go over the basic commands and functions in QB64.

Guided Practice:

• Have students work in pairs to complete a set of exercises or puzzles in QB64.
• Walk around the room and provide assistance as needed.

Independent Practice:

• Have students work on a project-based activity using QB64. This could be creating a simple game, writing a program to animate a sprite, or performing another task that uses the basic features of the language.

Closure

• Review the key concepts covered in the lesson and ask students to share their completed projects.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice and provide feedback on their projects.
• Collect and review the completed projects.
• Administer a quiz or test to assess students' understanding of the material covered in the lesson.