Computational Thinking PO2

This coding activity can be completed using using mBlock.  mBlock is based on either Scratch 2.0 or Scratch 3.0 depending on which version you download. This activity is not designed to be completed in one session and is designed to be a cross curricular integrated activity.   It is assumed that when students undertake this challenge they already have a working knowledge of Makey Makeys and know how to program in Scratch, even if they have never used mBlock before.  This challenge can be easily extended to include a wider range of skills and curriculum areas.  The initial activity suggested here is intended to be a ‘seed’ to spark imagination.  The extension activity envisages that the students create an input/output environment that they sit in to control their robot, just like the GT controller kits.  Once this activity has been completed, then a “Mario Kart” type activity could then also be an extension, with the students using their steering wheel and pedals set up as a controller for their Scratch based game.

To use this resource, simply make a copy of this resource and rename it so that you become the owner of it then adapt it to meet the learning needs/intentions of your students/planning.  If you want us to make more of this kind of resource please contact us at david@dakinane.com and we will make more resources to share with you, related to your need.