FTC SIM: Mechanical Minds: Overcoming Obstacles (Gr. 4-8)
Description
Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure in the FTC Simulator, where coding meets strategic thinking and customized functions. This lesson introduces students to the challenge of precisely navigating through obstacles and using functions to streamline their code for efficiency and adaptability. Through hands-on exercises, they will learn to implement these functions to solve puzzles, enhancing their problem-solving skills and deepening their understanding of advanced programming concepts. This approach fosters creativity and equips students with the tools for sophisticated robotics programming, blending logical reasoning with the practical application of robotics principles.
Learning Objectives
In the lesson, students will:
- Grasp the concept of using customized functions in programming to simplify complex tasks and enhance code reusability.
- Apply these functions within the FTC Simulator to navigate and solve puzzles, demonstrating strategic thinking and precision.
- Develop advanced problem-solving strategies by employing functions to overcome obstacles and challenges in virtual robotics environments efficiently.
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FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) SIM
FTC SIM is an exciting new game-based learning simulator that leads you from working with virtual robots to building them in real life! FIRST Robotics Canada’s FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) SIM offers students a virtual environment in which they can learn and apply programming skills to pre-designed FTC robots.