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Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science
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"I used this resource with second grade. They were able to follow the algorithm and check their work on each page. They did a great job and I appreciate the easy planning. Thank you for another great resource."
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Susan C.

Description

Challenge students' logic and coding skills with algorithm mystery builds in Google Slides. Activities encourage critical thinking and computational problem-solving.

Transform your students' understanding of computational thinking with the engaging and interactive Algorithms Mystery Builds activity! This activity is designed to help students practice following directions, learn computational thinking vocabulary, and develop mouse/cursor control. Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling environments!

What’s Included:

  • Google Slides File: Algorithm Mystery Builds with interactive slides for each letter of the alphabet.
  • Detailed Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step directions for implementing the activity in your classroom or homeschool setting.
  • Self-Check Feature: Students can verify their work by moving the "check your work" box.
  • Review and Discussion Prompts: Facilitate class or small group discussions about the activity and computational thinking concepts.
  • Extension Activities: Ideas for students who finish early or need additional practice.

Aligned with Standards:

  • Common Core State Standards (CCSS):
    • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1
    • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1
    • CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1

  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards:
    • ISTE Standard 1.5: Computational Thinker
    • ISTE Standard 1.6: Creative Communicator

Perfect For:

  • Kindergarten (with assistance) through 2nd-grade students
  • Classroom settings
  • Homeschooling families
  • Digital learning environments

Why You'll Love It:

  • Engaging and Interactive: Keeps students motivated and excited to learn.
  • Skill Development: Enhances understanding of algorithms and computational thinking vocabulary.
  • Easy to Use: Clear instructions for both teachers and parents.
  • Versatile: Suitable for various educational settings and student levels.

How It Works:

  1. Navigate Slides: Students open the Google Slides File and read the input directions.
  2. Build Mystery Pictures: Using drag-and-drop, students move pieces into the output box to create pictures.
  3. Self-Check: Students check their work by moving the "check your work" box to see if their image matches the correct one.
  4. Review and Discuss: Reflect on challenges and successes with provided discussion prompts.
  5. Extensions: Create custom algorithms using if/then/else statements for additional practice.

Customer Reviews:

"This resource made teaching algorithms fun and interactive! My students loved the mystery builds and quickly picked up the vocabulary."

"A fantastic tool for homeschooling. The clear instructions and self-check feature made it easy for my child to follow along and learn independently."


Product Terms:

Copyright © Brittany Washburn. Purchasing this file entitles you to ONE classroom use. You may use this with multiple classes but may not share with any other teachers. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. If multiple licenses are needed for use my more than one teacher or in more than one computer lab, additional licenses should be purchased. 

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Algorithm Mystery Builds Digital Activity in Google Slides | Computer Science

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What others say

"I used this resource with second grade. They were able to follow the algorithm and check their work on each page. They did a great job and I appreciate the easy planning. Thank you for another great resource."
star
Susan C.

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Description

Challenge students' logic and coding skills with algorithm mystery builds in Google Slides. Activities encourage critical thinking and computational problem-solving.

Transform your students' understanding of computational thinking with the engaging and interactive Algorithms Mystery Builds activity! This activity is designed to help students practice following directions, learn computational thinking vocabulary, and develop mouse/cursor control. Perfect for classroom use or homeschooling environments!

What’s Included:

  • Google Slides File: Algorithm Mystery Builds with interactive slides for each letter of the alphabet.
  • Detailed Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step directions for implementing the activity in your classroom or homeschool setting.
  • Self-Check Feature: Students can verify their work by moving the "check your work" box.
  • Review and Discussion Prompts: Facilitate class or small group discussions about the activity and computational thinking concepts.
  • Extension Activities: Ideas for students who finish early or need additional practice.

Aligned with Standards:

  • Common Core State Standards (CCSS):
    • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1
    • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1
    • CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1

  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards:
    • ISTE Standard 1.5: Computational Thinker
    • ISTE Standard 1.6: Creative Communicator

Perfect For:

  • Kindergarten (with assistance) through 2nd-grade students
  • Classroom settings
  • Homeschooling families
  • Digital learning environments

Why You'll Love It:

  • Engaging and Interactive: Keeps students motivated and excited to learn.
  • Skill Development: Enhances understanding of algorithms and computational thinking vocabulary.
  • Easy to Use: Clear instructions for both teachers and parents.
  • Versatile: Suitable for various educational settings and student levels.

How It Works:

  1. Navigate Slides: Students open the Google Slides File and read the input directions.
  2. Build Mystery Pictures: Using drag-and-drop, students move pieces into the output box to create pictures.
  3. Self-Check: Students check their work by moving the "check your work" box to see if their image matches the correct one.
  4. Review and Discuss: Reflect on challenges and successes with provided discussion prompts.
  5. Extensions: Create custom algorithms using if/then/else statements for additional practice.

Customer Reviews:

"This resource made teaching algorithms fun and interactive! My students loved the mystery builds and quickly picked up the vocabulary."

"A fantastic tool for homeschooling. The clear instructions and self-check feature made it easy for my child to follow along and learn independently."


Product Terms:

Copyright © Brittany Washburn. Purchasing this file entitles you to ONE classroom use. You may use this with multiple classes but may not share with any other teachers. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. If multiple licenses are needed for use my more than one teacher or in more than one computer lab, additional licenses should be purchased. 

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Rated 5 out of 5, based on 6 reviews
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Well designed
Rated 5 out of 5
May 29, 2026
My students absolutely loved this resource! Very engaging.
Kathryn A.
517 reviews • New Jersey
Grades taught: K, 1st, 2nd
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
May 9, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
Used with K-5. Saved so much time planning. Exactly what I needed to use for the year. Thank you!
Jennifer F.
2,433 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
August 6, 2025
Great logic and algorithm activity. I don't know if it would be possible to somehow include images instead of all words for non-reading students
Elizabeth K.
514 reviews • New Hampshire
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
July 5, 2025
My students loved the Algorithm Mystery Builds. They had a blast reading the algorithms and building the animals and characters. It was bright and colorful, and they were engaged the entire class. My students enjoy building and designing activities, which are completely aligned with computer science standards. This is another great activity that I would highly recommend.
Mallissa G.
92 reviews
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Rated 5 out of 5
February 26, 2025
My students loved this! I wish there were more to give them.
Thomas C.
80 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
Rated 5 out of 5
December 3, 2024
I used this resource with second grade. They were able to follow the algorithm and check their work on each page. They did a great job and I appreciate the easy planning. Thank you for another great resource.
North GA Educator
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Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Mathematically proficient students start by explaining to themselves the meaning of a problem and looking for entry points to its solution. They analyze givens, constraints, relationships, and goals. They make conjectures about the form and meaning of the solution and plan a solution pathway rather than simply jumping into a solution attempt. They consider analogous problems, and try special cases and simpler forms of the original problem in order to gain insight into its solution. They monitor and evaluate their progress and change course if necessary. Older students might, depending on the context of the problem, transform algebraic expressions or change the viewing window on their graphing calculator to get the information they need. Mathematically proficient students can explain correspondences between equations, verbal descriptions, tables, and graphs or draw diagrams of important features and relationships, graph data, and search for regularity or trends. Younger students might rely on using concrete objects or pictures to help conceptualize and solve a problem. Mathematically proficient students check their answers to problems using a different method, and they continually ask themselves, "Does this make sense?" They can understand the approaches of others to solving complex problems and identify correspondences between different approaches.
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