Codey Rocky: Weather Reporter Panda (Advanced) (Gr. 6-8)
Description
In this lesson, students will learn how to create a weather reporting robot using Codey Rocky and the Internet of Things (IoT). Students will begin by adding a new extension to mBlock 5 and connecting their Codey Rocky to a specific wifi. Students will go on to create their code that shows the maximum temperature of different major cities around the world. Students will use if statements to show if the temperature is hot or cold by setting definitions. Finally, students will create their own variable to show the maximum temperature of their city on both Codey’s LED screen and on the mBlock interface through the Sprite.
Objectives
- By the end of this lesson, students will use operator blocks to connect Codey Rocky to a chosen Wi-Fi
- By the end of this lesson, students will learn how to create their own variables in mBlock 5 and incorporate these variables into their code
- By the end of this lesson, students will show the maximum temperature of their city on Codey Rocky’s LED screen and on mBlock 5 through the use of a Sprite
Curriculum Connections Summary
- Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding) & Science
- Quebec - Science
- New Brunswick - Science
- Nova Scotia - Science & ICT
- Alberta - Science & ICT
- British Columbia - Science & ADST
- Manitoba - 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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Codey Rocky combines hardware with software, allowing children to learn about programming while they play and create. Using mBlock, a software which supports both blocked-based and Python programming, Codey Rocky takes children by their hands and leads them into the world of technology with its in-built AI and IoT functionalities, giving them a competitive edge in the AI era.