This introductory lesson is designed to break down the intimidating barriers many reluctant learners face when encountering algorithms, often perceived as complex and math-heavy. By first empowering learners to explore simplified versions of the original notes from Persian mathematician Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, written in the Hindu-Arabic number system, students can learn how the word "algorithm" got its name and walk through the history of algorithms. In the second part, students will visually recognize Hindu-Arabic numerals, allowing them to read al-Khwarizmi’s work from primary sources found at the Library of Congress. Presenting algorithms as everyday instructions, similar to a recipe, helps learners realize that understanding algorithms relies on their existing problem-solving and logical thinking skills rather than a heavy focus on math. This approach builds confidence by leveraging their visual and reasoning abilities.  It walks students, by hand-holding the K-12 learner, through introductory videos, empowering the student to understand step by step, the bigger concept.  Almost like a matching puzzle, barriers are broken down in to comprehensible chunks of information, that empower students to deduce what the mathematician might have been writing down for numbers in his notes.    6 - 8    9 - 12    13+    6 - 8    6-8    9-12    3-5    13+    Bilingual Education/ESL    ESL    ELA    Mathematics    Science    Social Studies/History    Special education    Technology    Vocational/Technical Training