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Coding with Sophie Coding Club

In this workshop, we will look at how Cellular Automata can be used in simulation and model the spread of a disease.

This workshop introduces you to some of the basic principles and tools for simulating motion.

Program a robot to explore its environment.

In this festive workshop we will explore object orientated programming by creating snowflakes.

In this workshop we will create a particle system that follows 3 simple rules to behave like a flock.

In this workshop we will explore the basic principles and tools for simulating the motion of lots of particles at the same time, and how this can be used to simulate natural phenomena.

Use Markov chains to create original text e.g. song lyrics.

Explore how simulation techniques can be used to understand how micro-organisms survive in the natural environment.

Program a robot in a search and rescue scenario.

Learn how to write effective prompts to support your teaching practice, such as preparing lessons and activities.

This activity takes about one hour.

Please contact Khalil.Challita@warwick.ac.uk for more details and to book.

This lecture is for schoolteachers and has two objectives.

The first one is to provide ideas for educators to integrate cybersecurity concepts in their subjects.

The second one is to provide resources for pupils to learn about cybersecurity and practice their skills in a safe environment.

Note that it can be given to KS5 pupils. Please email khalil.challita@warwick.ac.uk for further details. This activity is about an hour in length.