Overview

iROBOT® CODING
Wednesdays, January 27-April 28 (no class Feb 17, Apr 7; 12 weeks)
11:15am-12:30pm
Ages 8-10

Kids study the basics of computational logic and programming as they learn to code our Root® iRobots® to complete tasks and challenges, troubleshoot coding errors and use robot features, including touch and light sensors.

Instructor: Tina Oresteen, BSc
Location: Science Center (suite 5)
Course fee: $220 OR $20/lab
10% sibling discount

LAB SCHEDULE:
Robots and Coding Languages - Wednesday, January 27
Students are introduced to programming and coding languages and learn about Root® (our iRobot®) and its features as they program it to move and draw shapes.

Root® Skiing - Wednesday, February 3
We explore how our iRobots® move by coding them to collect points, avoid obstacles, and win a race down a ski course.

Touch Sensors - Wednesday, February 10
Students transform Root® into a robotic piano by coding responses to its touch and bump sensors.

Writing with Root® - Wednesday, February 24
Today, students code Root® to write and create letters on a whiteboard, and program it to automatically write a message.

Algorithms - Wednesday, March 3
Students learn about algorithms, and create programs that solve a Rubix cube and code a dance.

Troubleshooting - Wednesday, March 10
This week, we explore codes with syntax errors to learn how to troubleshoot and fix them as we go on a bug hunt and help Root® debug code to draw the picture that was intended.

Intro to Drawing with Root® - Wednesday, March 17
In this coding challenge, we explore how Root® draws pictures, how to create shape wheels and collaborate to make a group picture.

Advanced Drawing - Wednesday, March 24
We continue to work with drawing codes as we try to guess the picture Root® will draw by examining the code, and write code to draw pictures.

Robot Sensors - Wednesday, March 31
Students investigate how Root’s light sensors work as they create “sunglasses” for the robot, and program it to respond to light.

Code Breakout - Wednesday, April 14
We work as a team to decode a series of clues to reveal Root’s secret message.

Obstacle Course - Wednesday, April 21
In lab today, we practice collaboration and communication skills to conquer a class robot obstacle course, and create a custom course to challenge each other.

Free Code - Wednesday, April 28
Students use coding skills they have learned to design and code robot challenges to share with their friends.

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(Homeschool: iRobot® Coding)
May 4, 2021 - Stephanie Russell
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My 9yo boy really enjoyed this class. He got to mix his own creativity into the robot coding and had lots of fun at the same time. He loved his teacher and staff. He has attended a few different classes here, and they are always engaging and fun. We always recommend the Discover Science Center to people who ask.
Discover Science Center
May 6, 2021
Mission accomplished! We're delighted that you found the programs and staff so fun, creative and engaging!
Questions & Answers
Help pls we totally missed the time I thought It was at 3pm! Pls help any way that we can get the video to still do it pls
asked on Apr 05, 2020
Apr 06, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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So sorry you missed the workshop. Your registration is being refunded. Unfortunately, to protect the privacy of the students that were recorded during the meeting, we can not distribute the recorded meetings. Hope to see you in a different workshop! -
Can adult attend session with shy youngster in younger groups?
asked on Jan 24, 2020
Jan 24, 2020 - Tonya Shearer
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Hi Deborah, Thanks for your message. It depends on which program you are inquiring about. Our Young Explorers classes (3-5 year olds) require parent participation during class. Parents sometimes stay for the first week of homeschool classes, and during Girl Scout workshops as well. Parents do not stay for after-school programs, Parents' Night Out or our camps. Hopefully, I covered the program you are interested in. If not, please let me know so I can clarify. Thanks for your interest, Tonya -
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