Part 1A: Error Types with Gestures
Each Python error has a special gesture! Learn them now so you can practice together.
👏
Syntax Error
Clap your hands
(code is "broken")
↔️
Indentation Error
Step left/right
(code is "misaligned")
🤷
Name Error
Point & shrug
("Who's that?")
🙋
Index Error
Reach too far
("out of bounds")
🔄
Logic Error
Turn in circle
("going in circles")
🎯 Practice Instructions:
- Teacher calls out "Show me... SYNTAX ERROR!" (or any error type)
- ALL students perform the gesture together
- Use this tool as a visual reference
- Practice each gesture 2-3 times before the team challenge!
👏
Syntax Error
Clap your hands
↔️
Indentation Error
Step left/right
🤷
Name Error
Point & shrug
🙋
Index Error
Reach too far
🔄
Logic Error
Turn in circle
📋 Team Challenge Setup
- Divide students into Bug Squad teams (3-4 students each)
- Post these signs around the room in different corners:
SYNTAX ERROR
INDENTATION ERROR
NAME ERROR
INDEX ERROR
LOGIC ERROR
🎮 How to Play:
- Click "Next Scenario" to display a buggy code example
- Give teams 10 seconds to huddle and discuss the error
- Say "Debug!" and teams MOVE to their chosen error sign
- Click "Reveal Answer" to show the correct error type
- Award points to teams at the correct sign!
Ready to Start!
Click "Next Scenario" to begin the challenge
