ByteEd Unplugged Computational Thinking : Introducing conditionals & variables - Space & Astronomy

ByteEd Unplugged: Computational Thinking game introducing Conditionals, Variables and Logic Gates through a Space and Astronomy Theme.

Aim of the game: To transport ByteEd home from the planet Mars, picking up two scientists and two astronauts on the way home.

Different icons and activities links to different concepts in computer science, for example create random variables by throwing the dice, use conditionals (comparative operators) to complete tasks on the journey through space.

Included in the resource:

1. How to play the game instructions

2. Pre-made game with all the cards and dice for game play.

3. Design your own Solar System game

4. Scientific Space and Astronomy knowledge questions.

5. Links to Computer Science - terminology

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