1 Pre & Primary Essentials Worksheets Mathematics Location & Transformation 2 Pages

Roll an Algorithm

This resource is a great introduction to programming algorithms in a coding robot. Roll a die 4 times to create an algorithm that you can follow on the included maps.

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Learning goals

We are learning to give and follow directions to familiar locations.

Curriculum alignment

AC9M1SP02 9 Give and follow directions to move people and objects to different locations within a space ACMMG023 8.4 Give and follow directions to familiar locations

MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols MA1-16MG old Represents and describes the positions of objects in everyday situations and on maps MA1-GM-01 new Represents and describes the positions of objects in familiar locations

VCMMG099 Give and follow directions to familiar locations

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

Differentiation

Modifications

Use a physical coding robot such as a Bee-Bot to complete the activities.

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Presentation

Programming Directions in a Robot - Presentation

This detailed presentation has been created to support your students with programming directions in a coding robot. The engaging information...

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Programming a Robot - Student Reference Card

A handy point of reference, these cards are a great tool for your students to keep when learning about programming directions in a robot. Th...

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Coding Cards Display

These colorful coding cards make great poster displays or reference cards for the Programming Directions in a Robot Unit. Applicable to all...

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Worksheet

Robot Mazes Cut and Paste

A great introductory activity to programming directions in a robot. Simply cut and paste the included arrows to guide your robot through the...

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Coding Robot Jacket

An easy art and craft activity if you have Bee-Bots in your classroom. Print out the jacket and have students decorate their robots however...

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Robot Maps

This resource is a great way for students to create and follow an algorithm to move an object to a given location. Students must write the c...

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Missing Algorithms

Missing Algorithms is a more complex activity that requires students to read and debug a range of algorithms to help the robot reach the gea...

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Programming a Robot Task Cards

The Programming a Robot Task Cards have a wide range of uses in your classroom and can be modified however you wish. You can use them with o...

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Coding Robot Map

This activity is an easy way to create a 5x6 coding robot grid. Perfect for use with a Bee-Bot or other coding robot. Simply print and join...

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Gear Collectors

This engaging game will help students develop their programming skills. Choose a game board and write down the algorithms needed for the rob...

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Programming Directions in a Robot Quiz

This progressive quiz is a great way to assess learning from the Programming Directing in a Robot Unit. Simply follow the auto timed, 10 que...

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Worksheet

Programming Directions Assessment

This assessment resource is a great way to summarise student learning from the Programming Directions in a Robot Unit. Assessing three key c...

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Maths Unit: Programming Directions in a Robot

In this unit students will learn how to program directions in a robot. The included presentation, activities, worksheets and assessment w...

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