This second grade unit explores the concept of an “algorithm” (step-by-step instructions to accomplish a task) through unplugged activities and incorporating writing skills. The unit is aligned to English Language Arts standards from MDE and will span 4-5 class periods of 45 minutes. Students will explore algorithms in various ways through following algorithms to dance and draw, as well as creating algorithms for a robot. Throughout the unit, students are tasked with collecting a simple recipe to share in the form of a class algorithm cookbook at the end of the unit.