The purpose of Unit 1 is to introduce students to the basics of our Level 1 beginner Code Blocks. By the end of the unit, students will be able to code the Root® Coding Robot to move forward and backward, turn left and right, glow 8 different colors and patterns, and play musical notes. Practice coding concepts by navigating through obstacle courses and choreographing a robo-dance party!
No Experience Required
This guide was designed to accompany the use of the iRobot Coding App and the Root Coding Robots when leading students through their Learn-to-Code journeys. Inside we cover interface details, best robot practices, classroom setup and more!
Coding,
Robotics
Unit Lessons & Projects
Lesson 1.1 | Make Your Robot Light Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lesson 1.2 | Get Root Moving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lesson 1.3 | Make Root Turn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Project 1.1 | Simple Sidewalk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lesson 1.4 | Control Root’s Movements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lesson 1.5 | Make Root Light Up and Change Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lesson 1.6 | Play Some Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Project 1.2 | Obstacle Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Project 1.3 | Dance Floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
iRobot Coding Apps
iRobot Python Apps
Learning Library
Curriculum
Unit 1: Meet Root