Section outline


  • Kia ora and welcome to Week 5 of Term 4.

    This week I will introduce the Edisons to you.


    Learning Intentions  

    We are getting to know the Edison Robot.


    Success Criteria

    • I can name all the parts of an Edison Robot 

    • I can correctly connect an Edison Robot with a computer 

    • I can follow instructions and operate an Edison Robot



    Activities 

    Launch the EdWare app. Go to www.edwareapp.com and get on the  programming page.

    Alternatively, you can use EdBlocks, a block based programme language on www.edblocksapp.com. 

    Alternatively, you can also use Ed scratch app https://meetedison.com/robot-programming-software/edscratch/. This might be the easiest option, now that you are very familiar with Scratch features.

    1. Use instructions for the robot to move forwards and backwards.

    In the drive blocks: Drag and join.

    Use forward bar. Set distance for 20 cm speed 10. Change the distance and speed and see how the robot reacts. 

    Use backward bar. Do the above and compare. 

    2. Use instructions for the robot to move in a square

    Use Forward bar distance 20 cm speed 10

    Spin right 90 degrees speed 5

    Forward 20 again

    Spin90

    Forward 20

    Spin

    Forward 20