Robotics and Physical Computing · Term 4
Programming Robot Movement
Students will write simple programs to control the movement and actions of a robot.
Key Questions
- Construct a sequence of commands to make a robot move in a specific pattern.
- Analyze how changes in code affect a robot's physical behavior.
- Debug a robot's movement program to achieve a desired outcome.
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9TDI6P04AC9TDI6P07
Year: Year 5
Subject: Technologies
Unit: Robotics and Physical Computing
Period: Term 4
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