Using Sketch Kit with Dash: Sketching City Maps (Gr. 4-5)

Description

In this lesson, students will program Dash to re-imagine a city to make it a happier, healthier place for people of all ages, pets, and even robots!

Objectives

  • Program Dash to sketch a city map designed for a specific population demographic
  • Sketch irregular shapes that fit specific area parameters
  • Measure angles and side lengths to accurately program Dash

Lesson Procedure

  • Class 1: Geometry & Shape Attributes (45 minutes)

Curriculum Connections Summary

  • Ontario - Mathematics - Algebra (Coding)
  • Quebec - Mathematics
  • New Brunswick - Mathematics
  • Nova Scotia - Mathematics & ICT
  • Alberta - Mathematics & ICT/CTF
  • 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

Sketch Kit

Other Supplies

  • Sketch Kit marker attachment (1 per group)
  • Sketch Kit dry erase markers (1 set per group)
  • Wonder Whiteboard Mat and/or butcher paper (1 per every 2 groups)
  • Sketching and Irregular Shape Worksheet (1 per student)
  • City Planning Worksheet (1 per student)
  • Coloured pencils (1 set per group)
  • [Optional] sticky notes
  • [Optional] Hands-On Code Blocks
  • Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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