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Warren Grieve

Digital Technologies Programming Challenge 1 with Dash Robots

Grades: 4th Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade
Subjects: Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Social Studies

Student Instructions

You have to guard the treasure - the Giant Red Ruby from Timbucktoo. You need to have a way of scaring people away from the valuable gem! 1. Programme your robot to patrol and scare people away. 2. Use a repeat loop to keep your robot patrolling the treasure. 3. What else would be a good idea? EXTRA: Video your robot following the program (algorithm) that you created. SUPER EXTRA: Record your voice and answer this question: Why is your program a good answer to the problem?

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

See this activity slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1onhpVhYhcsEqu0p5gybOgHWCLVID2As8c-3pI-ez7Dw/edit#slide=id.g5a7c49ef11_0_35 Show the video on the page for real world examples. Use this as an opportunity to reinforce the Design Process.

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