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Elementary robotics scaffolded notes
Lego Mindstorms EV3 Programming Blocks Notes and Quizzes for Motors Switch and
This set of notes and quizzes covers six of the most commonly used programming blocks: medium motor, large motor, move steering, move tank, loop and switch. Use the notes page to teach the purpose of and settings for each block. Then use the quiz to review, as a warm up, or as a formative assessment to determine the student's knowledge about that particular block. A key is included for each notes and quiz page. Bonus: Scroll to the end of this pack to see the included "More on Motion Block Mod
Grades:
5th - 12th
MINECRAFT - Code.org - Coding - Computational Thinking - Computer Programming
Explanation for one of the Minecraft puzzles on Code.org.Great for teaching Debugging.Great for demonstrating Pattern Recognition and Algorithmic Design as parts of Computational Thinking.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Introduction to Computer Science: What are Computers? (Guided Notes + Slides)
Embark on an educational journey with our comprehensive set of notes and slides designed to introduce middle school students to the fascinating realm of computers.Foundational Concepts: Delve into the basic principles of how computers work, including input and output, processing, storage, and the role of software and hardware components.Real-World Applications: Explore the practical applications of computers in our daily lives. From entertainment and communication to education and beyond,
Grades:
5th - 8th
STAR WARS (Nested Loops) - Code.org, Coding, Computational Thinking, Programming
Explanation for one of the Star Wars puzzles on Code.org.Teaching Point: Nested LoopsGreat for demonstrating Pattern Recognition and Algorithmic Design as parts of Computational Thinking.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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LEGO Robotics - Wheels and Distance
These are the guided notes for our lesson about wheels and how their sizes affect distance traveled when programming. We complete this lesson before starting the "Moving Forward Challenges" found here:
Moving Forward Challenges
Included in this purchase are the student guided notes and the "answers", or what I use as answers in class.
This took about one 50min class period. Here is what we did the next day:
I created 4 programs "tiny, small, standard, large" that were simple straight forward
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Grades:
4th - 12th
LEGO Robotics - Experimenting with Gears
Guided notes to introduce students to gears and then experimenting with combinations of different sized gears. You will need different sized gears, measuring tape or rulers (or tape measuring out 2 feet), and timers.
I suggest completing this activity in partners and with a decent amount of space (not on tables!) as the robot will move much faster than students expect. Make sure one student is ready to "catch" the robot to prevent it from running into walls.
After completing this activity, we
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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PIXELS - Coding - Computational Thinking - Computer Programming
A visual explanation of pixels.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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