mBot: Not Your Average Robot (Gr. 5-7)

Using Variables and Averages for a Fun Game of Bocce Ball!

Description

The mBot and the mBlock software are both perfect tools to explore mathematics and the concept of variables. By using variables to store information on the robot, students will attempt to hit an exact target on a bocce ball 'field' and use Mean, Median, and Mode to determine the score.

Objectives

Students will be able to understand:

  • Mean/Median/Mode (Lesson Focus)
  • Variables (Math & Coding)
  • General Terms
  • Critical Thinking

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1 - Intro to mBlock and Using Move Blocks (~30min)
  • Class 2 - Variables in mBlock and Understanding Averages (~30min)
  • Class 3 - Robot Bocce Ball Game (~60min)

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding)
  • Quebec - Mathematics
  • New Brunswick - Mathematics
  • Nova Scotia - ICT
  • Alberta - Mathematics & ICT/CTF
  • British Columbia - Mathematics & ADST
  • Manitoba - Mathematics
  • Prince Edward Island - Mathematics
  • Saskatchewan - Mathematics
  • Newfoundland & Labrador - Mathematics
  • Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
  • Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
  • Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
 

Robots and Accessories

  • mBots

Other Supplies

  • Laptops
  • mBlock Software
  • Masking Tape (for field - optional)
  • Measuring Tapes
  • Worksheets (1 per student)

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mbot is the best of both worlds, transitioning students from Scratch Blocks to Text Code