ESTIMATED COST:
$0.04
PER STUDENT
Photo cred: Tinkersmith
Required materials:
paper, markers, cups
Description:
This computer science lesson is a great low-tech introduction to coding. My Robotic Friends teaches students the connection between symbols and actions, as well as the valuable skill of debugging. Using a predefined “Robot Vocabulary,” students will figure out how to guide one another to accomplish specific tasks without discussing them first.
Tips:
The lesson plan has great adjustments for lower elementary, upper elementary and grades 7+.
NGSS alignment:
2. Developing and using models 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information