Instructions
Hello future coder! Follow the instructions for each fun activity to learn all about robots and how to give them commands.
Activity 1: What is a Robot?
A robot is a machine that follows instructions to do a job. Circle the pictures that are robots.
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🤖 Factory Robot Arm |
🥪 Sandwich |
🧸 Teddy Bear |
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🚗 Car |
🧹 Robot Vacuum |
🌳 Tree |
Activity 2: Parts of a Robot
Robots have different parts to help them move and sense the world. Match the word to its meaning by drawing a line.
| Sensor | Helps the robot grab things. |
| Arm | The robot's computer brain. |
| Wheel | Helps the robot see or feel. Like an eye! |
| CPU | Helps the robot move around. |
Activity 3: Write the Code!
Coding is how we give instructions to a robot. This robot needs to get to the charging station (âš¡)!
Write the code using arrows (→, â†, ↑, ↓) in the boxes to show it the way. The robot cannot go through the black walls.
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| âš¡ |
Code Sequence:
Activity 4: Design Your Own Robot Dance!
You are the coder! Write three steps to teach a robot a cool dance move. You can write words or draw small pictures.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Answer Key
Activity 1: What is a Robot?
The items that should be circled are: Factory Robot Arm and Robot Vacuum.
Activity 2: Parts of a Robot
- Sensor → Helps the robot see or feel. Like an eye!
- Arm → Helps the robot grab things.
- Wheel → Helps the robot move around.
- CPU → The robot's computer brain.
Activity 3: Write the Code!
The correct arrow sequence is: ↓ → ↓ →
(Down, Right, Down, Right)
Activity 4: Design Your Own Robot Dance!
Answers will vary. This activity is for creativity! An example answer is:
Step 1: Wave arms up high.
Step 2: Spin in a circle.
Step 3: Jump!