Unplugged Robot Movement Adventures

Learning to Move Like Robots Year 1 Technology Coding Without Computers

What Do You Know About Robots?

How do robots move? Where do we see robots? What makes robots special?

Robot Movement Words

Forward - move ahead Backward - move back Turn Left - spin to the left Turn Right - spin to the right

Simon Says Robot Edition

Listen carefully to instructions Only move when 'Simon says' Practice our robot movements Have fun being robots!

Partner Robot Programming

{"left":"One student is the ROBOT\nOne student is the PROGRAMMER\nProgrammer gives voice instructions only","right":"Robot follows instructions exactly\nNo pointing or gestures allowed\nTake turns being each role"}

Navigate the Robot Obstacle Course

Thinking About Real Robots

What obstacles might real robots face? How do robots know where to go? Why do robots need exact instructions? What happens if instructions are wrong?

What We Learned Today

Robots need clear instructions to move We can give step-by-step directions Following instructions in order is important Working together helps us solve problems Next time we'll use real robot toys!