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Coding and Robotics at Saddle Rock
Robotics, Coding, and STEAM at Saddle Rock
All students at Saddle Rock engage in 21st century learning through a variety of hands-on experiences. Throughout each year, students learn coding and problem-solving strategies while programming robots. In addition, students are introduced to programs and challenges that help kids refine their design, logic, and problem-solving abilities.
Code and Go Mice..... p. 3
OSMO ..... p. 4
Dash.... p. 5-6
Lego WeDo 2.0.... p. 7
Ozobots.... p. 8
Lego Mindstorms.... p. 9
STEAM Challenges.... p. 10-11
Other Great Tech.... p. 12
OSMO ..... p. 4
Dash.... p. 5-6
Lego WeDo 2.0.... p. 7
Ozobots.... p. 8
Lego Mindstorms.... p. 9
STEAM Challenges.... p. 10-11
Other Great Tech.... p. 12
Kindergartners coding robot mice
Code and Go Mice
Colby the robot mouse is a great introduction to programming for our K-2 students. Students learn screen-free coding skills to create sequences for Colby. This robot gets integrated into our regular curriculum, from holidays (programming Colby to travel through the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade) to reading (designing a sequence so Colby spells a snap word), and more.
OSMO
Osmo devices combine tactile pieces with technology to create a unique learning experience. When students use Osmo, you can hear the squeals of joy from down the hall! They are completely engaged, whether they are creating number bonds with digit tiles or making geometric figures with shapes.
Dash Robots
The coding skills that students learn with Dash help develop their critical thinking skills. Using a drag-and-drop program, Dash gets coded using apps. The block chain of code can include commands for movement, turns, lights, sounds, and more!
The open-endedness of Dash leaves a lot of room for creative inspiration. 1st graders worked on Dash's coding basics, 2nd graders coded degrees of turns to perform a figure skating routine, and 3rd graders used precise measurements to plow snow!
Dash Robots cont.
Older students learn more advanced coding terms with Dash, like loops and conditionals. They also use Dash accessories like the Xylophone and the launcher to complete challenges. Some recent challenges were a roll and code game, programming Dash to slalom ski and compete in other Olympic games, coding Dash to play a song on the xylophone, and throwing a Dash dance party!
