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Lesson:

NRW Challenge: Robo Friends

Art,

Coding,

Robotics,

Social Emotional Learning

Experience Level

Grades 1-3

Grades 3-5

Duration

30-45 minutes

Group Size

Individual

Small Groups (2-4)

Compatible Robots

Root SimBot

Root rt0 Coding Robot

Root rt1 Coding Robot

Details

Use shapes to code a robo friend! In this coding challenge, use Move, Turn, and Repeat Blocks to draw parts of a robot with simple shapes. What will your robo friend look like?

Downloads & Resources

Robo Friend Activity Trailer Robo Friend Activity Guide

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