Grade 3 Computational Thinker Cornerstone Task Family Engagement

  General Support

Read the following articles about the Roomba.  Talk with your child(ren) about automation. Questions: What task around the house would you like automated? Why?

• • Automation: How iRobot's Roomba vacuum cleaner became part of the family Links to an external site.
  • Now there’s a ‘Roomba’ for your garden that whacks weeds Links to an external site.

  Task Specific Support

Create something with your child(ren) that follows specific directions (like a recipe). Discuss the importance of following steps in order and what would happen if they were done out of order.

Expore the iRobot - Cool Stuff Virtual Museum Links to an external site. and explore their Video Series Links to an external site. to learn more.

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