Dash & Dot: Fraction Street STEM Project (Gr. 4)
Description
Students will work in groups of 3 - 4 students create a Fraction Street. They will measure label different landmarks on their street and program their robots stop on at least 5 of these landmarks.
Objectives
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Clearly record the different fractions and distances of their street.
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Draw and create landmarks on their street.
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Use spatial reasoning to measure and space landmarks at different fractions of a whole
Lesson Procedure
Class 1: Intro to Dash (30 mins)
Class 2: Design (60 mins)
Class 3: Dash the Tour Guide (40 min)
Class 4: Presentation & Extensions
Curriculum Connections Summary
- Ontario - Math - Algebra (Coding)
- Quebec - Mathematics
- New Brunswick - Science & Mathematics
- Nova Scotia - Mathematics & ICT
- Alberta - Mathematics & ICT
- British Columbia - Mathematics & ADST
- Manitoba - Mathematics
- Prince Edward Island - Mathematics
- Saskatchewan - Mathematics
- Newfoundland & Labrador - Mathematics
- Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
- Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
- Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
Robots and Accessories
Other Supplies
- Projector
- pencils
- butcher paper 140 cm long
- meter sticks or tape measures
- Tablets - (See Compatible Devices)
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