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Coding Without Computers ActivityCoding Without Computers Activity
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6th - 12th
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Coding Without Computers

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See what it feels like to be a robot. Scholars use programming vocabulary to program a human robot and test out their codes by acting them out. The code should result in stacking six cups into a pyramid.

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Concepts

robotics, coding, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite a computer programmer to give a presentation

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity requires 10 cups for each group
  • It is helpful if learners have some familiarity with coding

Pros

  • Includes diagrams of the programming vocabulary and resulting configuration of cups
  • Very detailed information in the teacher guide

Cons

  • None

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