Description

In this lesson, students will learn the coding basics and explore a real-world example of artificial intelligence and program the Minecraft Agent to collect data about forest fires.

Objectives

• Get a high-level understanding of how Artificial Intelligence can be used to collect data about forest fires
• Create coding solutions that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals
• Decompose (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions Iterate on solutions to complete a task
• The lesson also includes free time to explore coding concepts they’ve learned through playing to deepen their understanding.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Distributive Property of Multiplication.

Curriculum Connections Summary

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