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Simple Chatbot Flowchart

Simple Chatbot Flowchart is a 60 minutes guided activity for Secondary (Classes 9-10) students that builds sequencing, debugging and confidence through a simple hands-on task.

Coding & Logic Secondary (Classes 9-10) ⏱ 60 Minutes ◎ Computer Lab Activity
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Simple Chatbot Flowchart

Overview

Simple Chatbot Flowchart helps Secondary (Classes 9-10) learners explore coding & logic in a structured and engaging way. The activity is designed for short classroom delivery, easy teacher facilitation and visible student outcomes. Students create, test, observe and explain what they have done, making the session suitable for school clubs, activity periods, STEM days, classroom enrichment and experiential learning blocks.

This activity works well as a teacher-led starter, a paired challenge or a small-group station rotation. It is especially useful when schools want short, meaningful activities that do not require long setup time.

As an extension, teachers can ask students to repeat simple chatbot flowchart with a new variable, document their results or present a short reflection to classmates.

Materials Needed

laptopsample imagesworksheetpresentation slides

What’s Included

Age-appropriate structure for Secondary (Classes 9-10)
Focus on sequencing and logic
Short preparation time for teachers
Clear observable output by the end of the session
Can be adapted for classroom, club or camp format

Learning Outcomes

Students develop sequencing and debugging
Students improve communication by explaining their work
Students practise observation, comparison and reflection
Students complete a visible coding & logic outcome in one session

Suggested Activity Flow

01

Warm-up & Context

Introduce Simple Chatbot Flowchart with a short demo and connect it to a familiar real-life example for secondary school students in classes 9 and 10.

02

Hands-on Build / Exploration

Students work individually or in pairs to complete the main coding & logic task using the provided materials.

03

Observe & Record

Learners note what happened, compare results, and answer a few guided questions.

04

Share & Reflect

Students present their outcome, discuss what they learned, and identify one way to improve or extend the activity.

Teacher Tips & Safety

Use teacher-curated examples and discuss responsible and ethical use of AI tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this activity be done in a normal classroom?

Yes. The activity is designed so it can be delivered in a standard classroom or lab with simple preparation.

Do students need prior experience?

No prior experience is required. The teacher can scaffold the task using the included briefing and demo.

What is the final student output?

Students complete a simple deliverable for Simple Chatbot Flowchart, such as a model, worksheet, digital file or demonstration.

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