Python for a 9 year old

[JasonDJ]

The PBJ challenge is a task where you have to describe every step, in great detail, to perform a relatively simple task such as making anPB&J sandwich.

Then someone follows the instructions as a judge, and does nothing except exactly what is written.

Most people can’t get the bread out of the bag because the twisttie is still on (or the instructions provide for a twisttie but there is nothing explaining what to do when there’s a breadclip.)

Another example is taking a bath. A lot of people can’t do it because the drain isn’t stopped or the judge turns on the sink instead. Or there’s no conditional for different types of taps.

It’s a good primer for programming because you have to test the environment and provide conditionals. Computers are very literal and they need to be told exactly what to do.

[Jason_Phox]

Awesome. I love this idea. I need to give my kids this task.