Coding a Rocket Launch

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Our Universe
• Learning area: Technology
• Level: Levels 2-3

Objectives

• Understand basic sequencing in coding
• Create a simple program to move a character
• Debug and improve their code

Materials

• Tablets with coding apps (ScratchJr, Kodable, or similar)
• Rocket sprite or character
• Coding sequence cards (unplugged option)
• Space background images

Instructions

Learn the basics of coding by programming a rocket to launch and fly through space, developing computational thinking skills.

Educator tip

Start with unplugged coding activities (arranging physical cards in sequence) before moving to devices if students are new to coding concepts.

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's ability to sequence code blocks and debug their programs.

More from Our Universe

• Robot Astronaut Mission
• Space Movie Creation
• Virtual Space Station Tour
• Space Research Presentation
• Twinkling Star Sensory Bottle
• Moon Glow Playdough
• Starry Night Light Box
• Rocket Ship Tunnel Crawl