Weekly outline

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    Welcome to Year 7 Robotics & coding Course page!

    In the first half of the term, we will learn how to code on Scratch. Then we will learn how to programme an Edison Robot. 
    Your teacher will be either Mrs Priest or Mr Taha. We will work alongside you to support you. 

    We will have lots of fun! 


    Mrs priest & Mr Taha 



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      Assessment 1 Assignment
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      Assessment 2 Assignment
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      Assessment 3 Assignment
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      Assessment 4 Assignment

  • Term1 week1

  • Term2 week2

    Kia ora

    Welcome to scratch coding website. All the tutorials and course work can be found on Google Classroom. 

    Google classroom link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTg4MTMxNzU4MTk1?cjc=5kqxr7e


    Google Classroom Code: 


    Please login to Google classroom to attempt all the tutorials and tasks.


    Our Success Criteria :  We will be able to:


    • Join Scratch by creating an account on Scratch 

    • Browse the tutorials on Scratch 

    • Create a simple project with at least two sprites and one background 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...how to find and use Scratch
    • We are EXPLORING...how the Scratch Tutorials work
    • We are EXPLORING...all the various elements in Scratch

  • 13 February - 19 February

    Kia ora and welcome to Week 4 of Term 1.

    Please check new activities on GC. By completing the suggested activities on GC, you will be able to make your Sprite move, change backdrop and costume and add sounds. Please ask if you get stuck and your teacher will help you.



  • 20 February - 26 February

  • 27 February - 5 March

  • 6 March - 12 March

    Welcome to Week 6 of Term 1.

    Water Camp is on. We wish you lots of fun!

  • 13 March - 19 March

    Kia ora and welcome to Week 7 of Term 1

    This week we will finish off Scratch and start working with Edisons.

    Learning Intentions  

    We are getting to know the Edison Robot.


    Success Criteria


    • I can name all the parts of an Edison Robot 

    • I can code using Edscratchapp.com or alternative coding programs

    • I can correctly connect an Edison Robot with a computer 

    • I can follow instructions and operate an Edison Robot







    • Learning Intentions  

      We are learning to use programming language to maneuver 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. 

      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



  • 20 March - 26 March

  • 27 March - 2 April

  • 3 April - 9 April

    Kia ora and welcome to Week 10 of Term 1.

    This is the last week of ROC. Please finish off any remaining tasks and show to your teacher for grading.

    Thank you for having been a wonderful class and I wish you a wonderful holiday.


  • 10 April - 16 April


  • 17 April - 23 April


  • 24 April - 30 April

    Kia ora

    Welcome to scratch coding website. All the tutorials and course work can be found on Google Classroom. 

    Google Classroom Code: ta3uvds

    Please login to Google classroom to attempt all the tutorials and tasks.


    Our Success Criteria :  We will be able to:


    • Join Scratch by creating an account on Scratch 

    • Browse the tutorials on Scratch 

    • Create a simple project with at least two sprites and one background 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...how to find and use Scratch
    • We are EXPLORING...how the Scratch Tutorials work
    • We are EXPLORING...all the various elements in Scratch


  • 1 May - 7 May


    Please check new activities on GC. By completing the suggested activities on GC, you will be able to make your Sprite move, change backdrop and costume and add sounds. Please ask if you get stuck and your teacher will help you.



  • 8 May - 14 May


    Please check new activities on GC. By completing the suggested activities on GC, you will be able to make your Sprite move, change backdrop and costume and add sounds. Please ask if you get stuck and your teacher will help you.



  • 15 May - 21 May

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 4 of Term 2

    Please continue to watch tutorials and continue to code your animation.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • adding more complex features and code to my animation on Scratch

    Activities:

    1. Check GC

  • 22 May - 28 May

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 5 of Term 2.

    Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • work on my Scratch animation
    • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding



  • 29 May - 4 June

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 6 of Term 2

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • included some Aotearoa in my animation
    • watched the Aotearoa tutorial on GC
    • worked on my animation to include more features from grading sheet


  • 5 June - 11 June

    • Kia ora...and welcome to Week 7 of Term 2.

      Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • work on my Scratch animation
      • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding




  • 12 June - 18 June

    Kia ora and welcome to Week 8 of Term 2

    This week we will continue with your Scratch animation, be ready for final grading next week!


    If you feel like a new challenge, you can try and work with Edisons.

    Learning Intentions  

    We are getting to know the Edison Robot.


    Success Criteria


    • I can name all the parts of an Edison Robot 

    • I can code using Edscratchapp.com or alternative coding programs

    • I can correctly connect an Edison Robot with a computer 

    • I can follow instructions and operate an Edison Robot







    • Learning Intentions  

      We are learning to use programming language to maneuver 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. 

      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



  • 19 June - 25 June


    • Kia ora...and welcome to Week 9 of Term 2.

      Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • work on my Scratch animation
      • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding



    Please be ready for final assessment grading 

  • 26 June - 2 July

    • Kia ora...and welcome to Week 10 of Term 2.

      Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • finalise on my Scratch animation
      • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding
      • show my teacher any changes that might improve my grade




  • 3 July - 9 July


    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

  • 10 July - 16 July


    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

  • 17 July - 23 July

    Kia ora

    Welcome to scratch coding website. All the tutorials and course work can be found on Google Classroom. 

    Please login to Google classroom to attempt all the tutorials and tasks.


    Our Success Criteria :  We will be able to:


    • Join Scratch by creating an account on Scratch 

    • Browse the tutorials on Scratch 

    • Create a simple project with at least two sprites and one background 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...how to find and use Scratch
    • We are EXPLORING...how the Scratch Tutorials work
    • We are EXPLORING...all the various elements in Scratch

  • 24 July - 30 July


    Please check new activities on GC. By completing the suggested activities on GC, you will be able to make your Sprite move, change backdrop and costume and add sounds. Please ask if you get stuck and your teacher will help you.



  • 31 July - 6 August

  • 7 August - 13 August

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 4 of Term 3

    As usual, we will be watching a tutorial video on Scratch, designed to teach you new coding skills, which you can then try out.

    Please let your teacher know what you coded and show off your animations to us!

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • tried a new coding skill on Scratch
    • showed my teacher my animations



  • 14 August - 20 August

    • Kia ora...and welcome to Week 5 of Term 3.

      Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • work on my Scratch animation
      • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding



  • 21 August - 27 August

    • Kia ora...and welcome to Week 6 of Term 3

      Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • work on my Scratch animation
      • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding


  • 28 August - 3 September

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 7 of Term 3

    Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • work on my Scratch animation
    • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding


  • 4 September - 10 September

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 8 of Term 3

    Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • work on my Scratch animation
    • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding


  • 11 September - 17 September

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 9 of Term 3

    Please complete your Scratch animations and show your teacher for grading

    If finished, please choose a project from www.hourofcode.com or try the MIT app inventor at www.appinventor.mit.edu to design your own app.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • completed my Scratch animation for marking
    • continue to code a project



  • 18 September - 23 September

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 10 of Term 3

    This is our last week together as you have another option subject next term

    You can practise your coding on www.hourofcode.com and attempt some projects

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • finished the Scratch assessment to the best of my ability
    • attempted to code a new project



  • 25 September - 1 October


    Happy Holidays

  • 2 October - 8 October


    Happy Holidays

  • 9 October - 15 October

    Kia ora

    Welcome to scratch coding website. All the tutorials and course work can be found on Google Classroom. 

    Google Classroom Code: sbtlovm

    Please login to Google classroom to attempt all the tutorials and tasks.

    Our Success Criteria :  We will be able to:


    • Join Scratch by creating an account on Scratch 

    • Browse the tutorials on Scratch 

    • Create a simple project with at least two sprites and one background 



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...how to find and use Scratch
    • We are EXPLORING...how the Scratch Tutorials work
    • We are EXPLORING...all the various elements in Scratch

  • 16 October - 22 October

    Please check new activities on GC. By completing the suggested activities on GC, you will be able to make your Sprite move, change backdrop and costume and add sounds. Please ask if you get stuck and your teacher will help you.




  • 23 October - 29 October

    • Kia ora and welcome to Week 3 of Term 4.

      Please check new activities on GC. By completing the suggested activities on GC, you will be able to make your Sprite move, change backdrop and costume and add sounds. Please ask if you get stuck and your teacher will help you.



  • 30 October - 5 November

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

    Please continue on your Scratch animation. Try to code a catch or clicker game as per tutorials on GC

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • gained confidence in my coding ability
    • tried new things to code
    • watched a tutorital video


  • 6 November - 12 November

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

    Using the GC videos, please continue to add features to your animation.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • work on my Scratch animation
    • use the self assessment checklist on GC to check what you still need to include in your coding


  • 13 November - 19 November

    Kia ora...and welcome to Week 6 of Term 4

    Have a go at creating a Virtual Pet, or a Mouse Trail or using the Back pack or creating a Sub programme on Scratch

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • learnt something new about Scratch



  • 20 November - 26 November

  • 27 November - 3 December

  • 4 December - 10 December

  • 11 December - 17 December