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Tie your Computer Science lessons in with Bonfire night, using our free resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve got Python coding tasks and Scratch tasks that you can use to inject some seasonal fun into your lessons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the free resources below and decide which one will make your lesson pop! (Sorry ….) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Scratch – virtual sparkler task<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Scratch virtual sparkler task<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Using Scratch, create a virtual sparkler that students can move around the screen with their mouse. KS2 <\/strong>(with previous Scratch experience) – KS3<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Firework Calculation coding task <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Firework calculation coding task<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In a coding language of your choice, create a program that calculates the speed, distance and time of fireworks from the users input. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Other ideas for Bonfire night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n