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1 - Introduction

2 - Introduce the Challenge: Coding a Song

Explain to the students that a real song is just a very long, complex sequence of commands. Today, their mission is to decode and program the famous rhythm from "The Addams Family" theme song. The key actions they'll need are Clap and Snap.

3 - Analyze and Decompose the Song Sequence

Play a short, distinct part of the song's main rhythm, focusing only on the snaps and claps. Have the students listen and identify the exact sequence of actions. Break it down together:

The Snapping Phrase: (Snap, Snap)
The Main Rhythm: (Clap, Snap, Clap, Snap) Write the resulting sequence on the board as a single, long line of commands: Snap, Snap, Clap, Snap, Clap, Snap...

4 - Translate Commands to Physical Blocks

Use large, physical cards or sticky notes labeled with the words SNAP and CLAP. Explain that these cards are their code blocks. Have the students help you lay out the sequence of cards on the floor to match the rhythm you just analyzed. This is the song's algorithm.

5 - Run the Code (The Sequence)

Lead the class in performing the rhythm by following the code blocks on the floor, doing each action precisely in order. Use a simple beat or count to ensure the timing is consistent. Repeat this until the whole class can "run" the code smoothly.

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Coding the Song: Part 1 - Sequencing and Debugging

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