ROBOT CHALLENGE 1: COMMUNICATING PSEUDOCODE
Task: Learning to communicate using pseudocode
Instructions:
1. Watch introduction powerpoint to pseudocode
2.Create instructions for making a sandwich in English (some steps)
3.Powerpoint plan programs for First Lego League
4.Complete Peanut Butter and Jelly Worksheet as a group
5.Share your Peanut Butter and Jelly Worksheet group to check if they can follow the instructions clearly to get feedback on how to improve.
Syllabus outcomes:
Tech 4.2.1 generates and communicates creative design ideas and solutions
SC4-5WS5.2 Students plan first-hand investigations by:
b. outlining a logical procedure for undertaking a range of investigations to collect valid first-hand data, including fair tests
Success checklist:
Have you...
1. Learned what pseudocode means
2. Learned why you use pseudocode
3. Learned to write pseudocode for a common task
4. Learned how to plan programs for First Lego League
5. Complete Peanut Butter and Jelly Worksheet as a group and submit to another group to check if they can follow the instructions clearly
6. Submit to teacher
1. Watch introduction powerpoint to pseudocode
2.Create instructions for making a sandwich in English (some steps)
3.Powerpoint plan programs for First Lego League
4.Complete Peanut Butter and Jelly Worksheet as a group
5.Share your Peanut Butter and Jelly Worksheet group to check if they can follow the instructions clearly to get feedback on how to improve.
Syllabus outcomes:
Tech 4.2.1 generates and communicates creative design ideas and solutions
SC4-5WS5.2 Students plan first-hand investigations by:
b. outlining a logical procedure for undertaking a range of investigations to collect valid first-hand data, including fair tests
Success checklist:
Have you...
1. Learned what pseudocode means
2. Learned why you use pseudocode
3. Learned to write pseudocode for a common task
4. Learned how to plan programs for First Lego League
5. Complete Peanut Butter and Jelly Worksheet as a group and submit to another group to check if they can follow the instructions clearly
6. Submit to teacher
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