The following scope and sequence contains 9 x 45-minute lessons designed for students of all ages to begin associating their Cubelets play with core computer science concepts such as conditional statements, loops, and the value of order and sequence. This unit relies heavily on data flow diagramming to promote computational and algorithmic thinking without requiring programming or coding experience. The lessons in this unit alternate between investigations answering questions like “Does distance between Cubelets matter?” and design challenges incorporating recent investigations. Of course, you might choose to teach these lessons out of order, skip some, or wish there were more!
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Students will accurately diagram the flow of data in simple Cubelets robot constructions.
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Students will demonstrate their understanding of data flow in Cubelets constructions by adding block values to their data flow diagrams and checking their work with the Bar Graph and/or the Cubelets app.
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Students will use Design Thinking to design and prototype edge-sensing robot constructions.
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Students will use Design Thinking to design and prototype line-following robot constructions.
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Students will design a variety of loops for their Cubelets robot constructions and give examples about how loops are useful in other applications.
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Students will apply their understanding of loops to a communication challenge.
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Students draw conclusions about whether (and when) order matters in Cubelets constructions.
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Students will apply their understanding of Cubelets to design a robot that demonstrates scavenging behavior.
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Students design a light-detecting alarm clock based on conditional statements as shown by the Threshold Cubelet.
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