Grade 3 CT: Loops with Dash Challenge Cards
Grade 3 Computational Thinker Loop Challenge Cards with Dash
Overview
Today I will use Blockly programming to move the Dash robot with proficiency. I will use Dash Challenge Cards to code a loop.
Lesson
In this unit we will be coding Dash. You will become a programmer by using a block-based coding language called Blockly. This is where you will drag-and-drop various blocks or "pieces" of instructions that are put together in order to accomplish a task.
STEP 1.
Directions: Select the play button to begin Loops with Dash (Blockly App) Links to an external site. to review the Blockly workspace and using Loop Blocks. As you view this video, think about how using a loop block is helpful when coding.
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Activity: Loops with Dash
STEP 2.
Directions: Follow your teachers directions to get into small groups to complete the Dash Loops Challenge Cards.
STEP 3.
Directions: In your groups, you will be working through three Dash Loops Challenge Cards to understand and learn how to use loops with the Dash robot. Follow the directions below to set up your Dash and get started.
- Using a class Chromebook, open Dash's Blockly Puzzle Page Links to an external site. in a new tab.
- Select Student.
- Select Use Blockly Offline.
- Make sure your Dash robot is paired with your computer.
- Select the Orange + sign in the upper right hand corner to connect to your Dash robot. Make sure that you do this away from other groups who are also using a Dash robot.
- Once your Dash is connected you will see a Dash robot in the upper right hand corner.
- Select Puzzles. Select My Projects.
- Select Blank Project and name your project "Loops." Press create to begin. You will need to create a new Project for each Challenge Card.
- Work with your group to go through each of the Dash Loops Challenge Cards below.
- If you finish early, try the challenge card!
Resources
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