Coding Self-Driving Robots
Learn coding skills and control a robot through a series of challenges.
In this hands-on workshop students learn to program a robot using block-based coding. Students choose from a variety of challenges such as moving the robot through a maze, turning headlights on in the dark, and avoiding obstacles. Coding challenges involve constructing a sequence of steps utilizing branching, iteration and variables.
This program is appropriate for new to experienced coders. Staff will adapt coding challenges to meet the learning level of the students.
Students will experience
- Using block-based coding on iPads to design and code instructions for a robot.
- Employing collaboration and problem-solving skills to identify and fix errors in the code.
- Open ended challenges to practice critical, creative thinking and algorithmic processing.
Students will learn
- To apply computational thinking to solving a problem.
- How to write code with a sequential command, including branching, iteration and variables.
- Students will learn that robots receive input data from their sensors, process that data according to their programming, and respond with a variety of outputs.
- To develop their technological proficiency through using robots and iPads.
Other key information
- This program uses mBots and iPads.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 45 minutes
Student information
Years 5 to 6
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 28 students
Bookings
Workshop
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
Digital Technologies: Levels 5 and 6
Creating digital solutions
- design and represent algorithms involving multiple alternatives (branching) and iteration (VC2TDI6C02)
- implement algorithms as visual programs involving control structures, variables and input (VC2TDI6C04)
Science: Levels 5 and 6
Use and influence of science
- scientific knowledge, skills and data can be used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions (VC2S6H02)
Design and Technologies: Levels 5 and 6
Technologies and society
- how people in design and technologies occupations consider competing ethical factors including sustainability in the design of products, services and environments (VC2TDE6S01)
Accessibility
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Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund
The Museums Victoria Learning Access Fund aims to enhance access to our museums (Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum), programs and events by offering free or subsidised education programs for eligible schools. Find out more about the fund.
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