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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.