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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
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