Robot Memories
50 min
Intermediate
Ages 7-13
What Will You Learn?
During this live coding session, Elby is visiting his grandma Dottie during a terrible storm. When there is a power outage, her memory files become corrupted. We need to find them and bring them back to life with color and movement. Participants will learn the basics of coding tri-LEDs and motors using Makecode. CodeJoy participants will learn the basics of coding tri-LEDs and motors using Makecode.
These 50 minute live virtual sessions will be held DAILY July 26-30 at 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT and on July 30 also at 10 am ET / 7 am PT.
Please note: Projects below are in addition to the live coding session and will require additional time.
What's Next?
After attending the Virtual Session, you can use what you learned to complete additional projects! Click here to see the Maker and Educator Guide presentation with lots of ideas. Or download the presentation as a PDF for printing.
PROJECT 1: Make a Robot Memory Box
Design and create a moving, colorful memory to fit inside a box. Click here to see the Maker and Educator Guide presentation with lots of ideas. TIME: 2 hours; LEVEL: Intermediate
PROJECT 2: Add a Distance Sensor
Add a distance sensor, so that the memory is only triggered when someone gets close. Click here to see the Maker and Educator Guide presentation with lots of ideas. TIME: 40 minutes; LEVEL: Intermediate