Education
Start of main content
Age range: 14-16
Duration: 0-29 mins
606 views
  • Mathematics

Logo programming - creating algorithms

Understand and create algorithms for drawing shapes

Logo is a simple computer programming language which can be used to control devices. For example, a robotic pen can be moved using a series of instructions or commands to create a drawing. There are many commands which can be used to control the pen. Storing a series of commands like this creates a simple program. The order of the commands in a program is vital. If it is in the wrong order, the program will not work as expected.

Activity info, teachers' notes and curriculum links

An engaging starter activity in which students will create a set of instructions to draw various shapes.

The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Download the free activity sheet below!

All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students' and your schools' needs.

And please do share your classroom learning highlights with us @IETeducation

Available downloads

Download all the above

Related resources