Robot Astronaut Mission

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

Objectives

• Program a robot to complete a simple mission
• Use directional commands (forward, turn left, turn right)
• Problem-solve when the robot does not reach its destination

Materials

• Programmable robots (Bee-Bot, Code-a-pillar, or similar)
• Floor mat with space theme or created path
• Planet markers as destinations
• Mission cards

Instructions

Program floor robots to complete astronaut missions, navigating from Earth to various planets in our solar system.

Educator tip

If no robots are available, students can 'be' the robots while peers give them directional commands, making this an unplugged coding activity.

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's ability to program robots, use directional vocabulary, and problem-solve.

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• Space Research Presentation
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