Dash & Dot: 4 Regions of California Project (Gr. 3-5)

Description

Students will work in groups of 3 - 4 students create a 2D and 3D map of their california region. They will program their robots to give tours of their region, clearly stating important facts relating to their region's plants, animals, geography, and industry.

Objectives

  • Collaboratively research and create a map of their region
  • Record important facts relating to their region's plants, animals, geography, and industry
  • Creatively draw and create 3D aspects of their map
  • Program Dash to give a tour of their region, using movement, sound, and lights

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Research (60 minutes)
  • Class 2: Driving Dash (60 minutes)
  • Class 3: Map Making (60 minutes)
  • Class 4: Programming (60 minutes)
  • Class 5: Presentations & Extensions

Curriculum Connections Summary

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


 

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