Dash & Dot: Dance the Loopedy-Loop (Gr. 4)

Description

  • In this lesson, students will be using the Blockly app to write algorithms using loops to get Dash to dance.

Objectives

  • To learn about the different types of loops and the advantages of using them
  • To program Dash to perform a dance using loops for repeated dance moves

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Introduction to Loops (15 min)
  • Class 2: Understanding Different Types of Loops (20 min) - Unplugged
  • Class 3: Robot Dance Party (25 min)

Curriculum Connections Summary

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


 

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