5-4 SPIKE STEM WRITING
MONDAY - LEGO SPIKE KITS
I can connect my robot to bluetooth.
I can connect my robot to bluetooth.
1. Build your own a simple driving device. I will give you some guidance on a very simple design, but you can alter it however you would like. The goal is to keep it simple and compact. Look at some of the lessons, which ones could you alter? What did you try last rotation that might work?
2. After opening the Spike program, we will be using the New Project button to write our own programs. We will want to save these from day to day. Follow along as I show you how to do this.
3. To set up your Hub to the bluetooth, you will need to know your number. Check your computer to see if you are already connected to a device and disconnect it. Connect to your own before writing any code.
4. See if you can write code to move your robot around the table and navigate through some of the maze or around an object.
5. Share any new things you have learned today. Raise your hand to share with the class.
Keep your car assembled, but put it in the tote. Check the floor for any dropped parts. Return your tote to the window area and log off your computers.
Keep your car assembled, but put it in the tote. Check the floor for any dropped parts. Return your tote to the window area and log off your computers.
TUESDAY - SOLVING CHALLENGES
I can attach a marker to my robot and program it to make shapes.
1. Today you will attach a marker to your robot so that it can draw on paper. You will then write code to be able to draw some basic shapes. When you think you have written the correct code, take the cap off the marker and have it drive the program and see if you make the correct shapes each time.
Be sure to open the same file you started yesterday. Keep it updated by saving often.
2. Start with the square. Then a triangle and finally a circle. Show the teacher to share your results.
3. If you successfully completed the shapes above, try these more challenging ones below. The star and then a heart. Which would be easier to do?
WEDNESDAY - SOLVING CHALLENGES
I can write a program to create a block letter on paper.
1. Today you will write code to make one letter in the word STEM. The goal will be to have 4 robots go at the same time and draw one letter at the same time as the others. When it is finished, it will spell out STEM nice and big on the paper.
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2. We will need to decide which groups will do which letter. We also need to decide how large each letter will be so each group creates code that makes letters the same size. How will we do this?
3. Work on your programming for your letter. Sketch the letter and a plan for programming.
Do not use the marker until you are confident that it makes your letter. Compare with other groups to see if your robot will run into any others while making your letter.
SAVE your program!!!
4. Put materials away and log off your computers. We will share any tips or problems you may have.
Do not use the marker until you are confident that it makes your letter. Compare with other groups to see if your robot will run into any others while making your letter.
SAVE your program!!!
4. Put materials away and log off your computers. We will share any tips or problems you may have.
THURSDAY - CONTINUE YOUR CODE
I can debug a program to work correctly.
1. Please do lesson 27 today.
2. Let Mrs. Masterson know if your robot is ready. If you are finished with this task, you may work on making a picture with your robot. Something for the holidays would be great!
Sketch out a drawing first. Then make a plan to program it.
3. Return all your materials. Check the tables and floor for any dropped pieces. Log off your computers and sit quietly until we dismiss.
FRIDAY - CLEAN UP
I can write code to solve a challenge.
1. When we are finished with our project and have a successful video, we will take apart our robots, turn in the markers and organize the kits.
2. Free time on pmasterson.net or Tuxpaint, only please.
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1B-AP-16 Take on varying roles, with teacher guidance, when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development. Subconcept: Program Development; Practice 2.2
1B-AP-17 Describe choices made during program development using code comments, presentations, and demonstrations. Subconcept: Program Development; Practice 7.2