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Lesson:

Forest Adventure

Coding,

English Language Arts,

Robotics,

Science

Experience Level

Grades 1-3

Grades 3-5

Duration

10-15 minutes

Group Size

Individual

Small Groups (2-4)

Compatible Robots

Root SimBot

Root rt0 Coding Robot

Root rt1 Coding Robot

Details

Watch this episode to find out what happens to Root in the forest! Then complete the special coding challenge.

Downloads & Resources

Finish the Story: Forest Adventure Episode Starter Code: Forest Adventure

Root in the Forest

In this Finish the Story episode, Root is enjoying a day in the forest until something unexpected happens. Complete the starter code to help Root determine what to do next. Learners will use Root's bump sensors to code their responses.

Our Finish the Story series provides a visual prompt for learners to identify a problem and communicate their responses with code. Not only are students refining their listening and problem solving skills, they're also strengthening their skills in programming and coding!

Educational Standards

CSTA K-12 CS Standards

1A-AP-08

Model daily processes by creating and following algorithms (sets of step-by-step instructions) to complete tasks.

1A-AP-09

Model the way programs store and manipulate data by using numbers or other symbols to represent information.

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-14

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

1B-AP-10

Create programs that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals.

1B-AP-15

Test and debug (identify and fix errors) a program or algorithm to ensure it runs as intended.