Students will construct shapes out of repeating patterns, first by coding a “human robot” and then by coding Finch robots.
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Shaping Algorithms
Objectives
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Students will understand the repeating patterns that make up regular polygons
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They will express those patterns as an algorithm, a series of step-by-step instructions
Materials
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Finch robots, 1 per 2-3 students
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Computer devices, 1 per 2-3 students
- Bluetooth required on those devices
- FinchBlox app (app available on Android and iOS, or the webpage https://finchblox.birdbraintechnologies.com/FinchBlox.html on computers with bluetooth)
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Space for the robots to move around
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Drawing supplies:
- Washable markers, pencils, or pens (best are washable brush markers)
- Paper (larger is better), flat for the robots to draw on
- To conserve paper, you can use laminated paper and wipe off marker with water after