Description

In this lesson, students will work in pairs, programming Cue to roll like a pool ball into the six holes of a pool table and to say the definition of each assigned vocabulary word in the fewest moves possible.

Objectives

Recognize the meaning of six assigned vocabulary words
Measure angles with a protractor
Measure distance with a metric ruler
Design a flat version of a pool table according to assigned measurements
Program Cue to roll into six pockets of a pool table in one program
Program distance, angles, and speed
Determine the combination of angles and distances needed to program Cue to roll into each of the six pockets in the fewest moves possible
Program Cue to say the meaning of each word
Include controls, events, and custom sounds in their program

Curriculum Connections Summary

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

Robots and Accessories

Other Supplies

[Optional] Sketch Kit marker attachment (1–2 per class)
[Optional] Sketch Kit dry erase markers (1–2 sets per class)
[Optional] Wonder Whiteboard Mat and/or butcher paper (1–2 per class)
[Optional] materials to create a drawing attachment, if Sketch Kit unavailable (e.g., cardboard sheets and rolls, pipe cleaners, foam packing, tape, rubber bands, paper clips, etc.)
Cue’s Vocabulary Cards (1 per group)
Pencils
Scissors (1 per group)
Black markers (1 per group)
Metric ruler (1 per group)
Protractor (1 per group)
Lined paper
Tablets - See Tablet Compatibility

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Cue

Cue is an incredibly clever robot with a witty attitude that’s full of interactive surprises.