Codey Rocky: Weather Reporter Panda (Basics) (Gr. 5-7)
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. To end this lesson, students will use operator blocks to create a code that allows Codey to display a temperature on its LED screen.
Objectives
- By the end of this lesson, students will have a grasp on the meaning and use of IoT
- By the end of this lesson, students will be able to connect Codey Rocky to an online climate database
- By the end of this lesson, students will understand the use of operator blocks and will be able to successfully create code with the use of these blocks
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
- 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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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.