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Bands: Years 7-8, 9-10
Duration: 45 mins
Uncover self-replicating emoji patterns
Students apply an algorithm, described by a simple set of rules, to create a self replicating emoji patterns across a grid. This is a type of 1D cellular automata, and provides an introduction to different type of computational thinking and a deeper understanding of algorithms.
The video below walks you through how to complete this activity.
Key concept |
F-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-10 |
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Algorithms |
(ACTDIP004) | (ACTDIP010) | (ACTDIP019) | (ACTDIP029) | (ACTDIP040) |