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Educational Standards

CSTA K-12 CS Standards

1A-AP-10

Develop programs with sequences and simple loops, to express ideas or address a problem.

1A-AP-11

Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions.

1A-AP-12

Develop plans that describe a program’s sequence of events, goals, and expected outcomes.

1A-AP-14

Debug (identify and fix) errors in an algorithm or program that includes sequences and simple loops.

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Lesson:

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Love Bug Color Coding

Coding,

Robotics,

Science

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Experience Level

Grades 1-3

Duration

15-30 minutes

Group Size

Individual

Small Groups (2-4)

Compatible Robots

Root rt0 Coding Robot

Root rt1 Coding Robot

Details

In this lesson, Love Bug Root is preprogrammed to drive forward and turn left when it sees green and turn right when it sees blue. Practice screenless, navigation-based coding!

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Love Bug Color Coding Lesson Plan
Educational Standards

CSTA K-12 CS Standards

1A-AP-10

Develop programs with sequences and simple loops, to express ideas or address a problem.

1A-AP-11

Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions.

1A-AP-12

Develop plans that describe a program’s sequence of events, goals, and expected outcomes.

1A-AP-14

Debug (identify and fix) errors in an algorithm or program that includes sequences and simple loops.