Invent! Lesson Plans (1A-1C) Moving Your Robot
Overview - Lesson 1 is 3 sections, 1A-1C Moving Your Robot. You will need the following resources
Overview Lesson 1 - Moving Your Robot
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Teaching time |
1-2 hours |
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Resources |
Robot Starter Kit, Exercise 1, Mars Activity mat, Magnetic badge/safety pin to represent astronaut |
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Key Concepts |
Program, Sequence, Debugging, Motor, Block, Milliseconds, Loop, Square |
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Web Links |
Algorithms and Sequencing
Iterations (Loops) |
Lesson 1A Save the Astronaut!
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Teaching time |
15-30 mins |
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Difficulty |
Very Easy |
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Key Concepts |
Program, Sequence, Block, Motor |
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Resources |
Students can discuss the correct order of instructions to make a sandwich / get dressed etc. to demonstrate the importance of completing instructions in the correct order (sequencing). They could imagine they have to give the instructions to an alien. Get students to think of a sequence of instructions they use in everyday life. What would the consequences be if they got the sequence wrong? E.g. crossing the road, going shopping |
Lesson 1B Exploring the Planet!
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Teaching time |
15-30 mins |
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Difficulty |
Very Easy |
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Resources |
Teacher can demonstrate how to turn on the spot using Eg, “If I move my left leg forward and keep my right leg still I rotate on |
Lesson 1C Secure the Planet!
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Teaching time |
30-45 mins |
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Difficulty |
Easy |
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Key Concepts |
Morse Code, Milliseconds |
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Resources |
Standards Addressed
| Next Generations Science |
International Society for Technology in Education |
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Next Generations Science Standards
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Optimizing the Design Solution
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Knowledge Constructor
Innovative Designer
Creative Communicator
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