IncursionWe come to your school
Robot Pathfinders
Visits schools in: South Australia, Victoria
Sold by Saltbush STEM Labs (Demo)
From: $15
Students write step-by-step algorithms to guide floor robots through a city map, adding loops and decisions to beat obstacles. We bring 15 robots and all mats.
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Description
Demo listing for testing inXcursion. This provider and program are fictional.
Students write step-by-step algorithms to guide floor robots through a city map, adding loops and decisions to beat obstacles. We bring 15 robots and all mats.
Program
- What is an algorithm? Unplugged human-robot game
- Program a robot to move from home to school
- Repeat steps with loops to save time
- Add a decision: if the road is blocked, turn
- Team challenge: deliver all the parcels
- Debrief: fixing bugs together
Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0)
- AC9TDI4P02: follow and describe algorithms involving sequencing, comparison operators (branching) and iteration
- AC9TDI4P04: implement simple algorithms as visual programs involving control structures and input
General capabilities: Digital Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Numeracy
Details
- Where: At your school
- Duration: 2 hours per class
- Group size: Up to 30 students per session
- Sessions: weekdays at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm. Book at least 2 weeks ahead.
- Price: $15 per student; teachers and helpers free. Choose your numbers on the booking form.
- Supervision: A teacher stays with the class for each session.
Additional information
| Year level | Years 3–4 |
|---|---|
| Learning area | Digital Technologies |
| Delivery | Incursion (we come to your school) |
| Duration | 2 hours per class |
| Group size | Up to 30 students per session |
Vendor Info
- Saltbush STEM Labs (Demo)
- Vendor: Saltbush STEM Labs (Demo)
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Address:
Unit 3, 18 Foundry Lane
Saltbush Park South Australia 5098
