Processes That Shape the Earth: Dash Versus the Planet (Gr. 2-3)

Description

In this lesson, students will create a structure to prevent “erosion” caused by Dash. Students will write a program using Dash to demonstrate the effects of erosion.

Objectives

  • Define erosion
  • Design and construct a device designed to prevent erosion
  • Compare and contrast the effectiveness of structures meant to prevent erosion

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Erosion and Structures (60 minutes)
  • Class 2 & 3: Programming & Building (60 minutes)

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


 

Robots and Accessories

Other Supplies

  • Index cards (2)
  • Tape
  • Paper
  • Projector or interactive display with mirroring capability
  • Heavy, thick books (such as telephone books, thick catalogues or magazines, or old textbooks. Note: These books may sustain minimal damage in this lesson.)
  • Objects to create structures with (chairs, blocks, paper, tape, etc.)
  • [Optional] access to Twitter and Instagram
  • Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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Dash & Dot
Dash & Dot

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