Introduction to Robots and Coding
Learn to program a robot using block coding!
In this hands-on workshop, students learn to code a robot to be a self-driving, autonomous car by copying and then creating their own code. Students can choose from various coding challenges that meet their current learning level.
This is an introductory program, however staff will adapt coding challenges to meet the learning level of students.
Students will experience
- Using block-based coding on iPads to design and code instructions for a robot.
- Open ended challenges to practice critical and creative thinking, algorithmic thinking, and collaboration.
- Live problem solving as they debug their robot.
Students will learn
- How to apply computational thinking to solve a problem.
- To develop their technological proficiency through using robots and iPads.
- How sensors are used to collect information (inputs) from the environment.
- That outputs are used to tell a robot what to do.
Other key information
- This program uses mBots and iPads.
Availability
Terms 1–4, Monday to Friday
Duration: 45 minutes
Student information
Years 3 to 4
Minimum 15 students
Maximum 28 students
Bookings
Workshop
Presented by a museum educator
Victorian Curriculum Links
Digital Technologies: Levels 3 and 4
Creating digital solutions
- follow, describe and represent algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration (VC2TDI4C02)
- implement simple algorithms as visual programs involving control structures and input (VC2TDI4C04)
Digital systems and security
- the role of people in design and technologies occupations and factors including sustainability that impact on the design of solutions to meet community needs (VC2TDE4S01)
Science: Levels 3 and 4
Use and influence of science
- scientific knowledge, skills and data can be used by people to explain how they will meet a need or solve a problem (VC2S4H02)
Accessibility
Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.
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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