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True or False? Exploring Logic Statements

Overview

Students explore how computers use simple true/false decisions to control actions.

Learning Objective
Students understand how true/false logic is used in computing to make decisions.

Resources needed

  • No materials required
  • Optional: statement cards

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Introduce true/false statements.
  2. 2 Give examples (the sky is blue = true).
  3. 3 Students respond physically (stand/sit).
  4. 4 Discuss why statements are true or false.
  5. 5 Introduce simple logical conditions.
  6. 6 Students create their own statements.
  7. 7 Test them with a partner.
  8. 8 Discuss how computers use logic.
  9. 9 Apply logic to simple decisions.
  10. 10 Reflect on how true/false controls actions.

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Variations

  • Use more complex statements.
  • Combine with if/then rules.
  • Create logic games.
More information

Teach: true, false, logic, statement, condition. Use frames: 'This is true because…'.

Use gestures instead of speaking.

Can students identify true/false statements? Can they explain reasoning?

Fully unplugged.

Students may confuse opinion with fact.

Boolean logic is fundamental in computing and programming.

Activity details
Primary Medium 25 minutes no prep Pairs, Small Group Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Logic True/false Conditions Decision Making