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A1: Sequences - Getting Started with Matatalab

In this introductory lesson, students will learn about the Matatalab Coding Set including: the different parts of the set, how the coding set works, how to set messages to the robot, and the different functions MatataBot has!

Gr. K–3en

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A2: Sequences - Sequences of Coding

Students will design a race car, map out a race course for their car, and program their car to successfully complete the race coursing using Matatalab coding blocks.

Gr. K–3en

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A3: Sequences - Maze Making

In this lesson, students will utilize obstacles or barriers to create a maze on a map. Students will then arrange the coding blocks on the control board as needed to navigate through the maze on the map. Students will then write or draw a short story based on the robot’s movement through the environments on the map.

Gr. K–3en

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A4: Sequences - Coding Adventures with Matatalab

In this lesson, we will first review the Matatalab Coding Set and the ways in which it receives and sends messages. Next students will be reintroduced to mazes. Students will use Matatalab Challenge Booklets 2 and 3 to gain an understanding of the use of parameters, loops and functions in conjunction with direction blocks.

Gr. K–3en

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Matatalab Coding Set (Home Edition)

Description Children will learn and practice their coding skills by using Matatalab's Home Edition Coding Set. With the assistance of an adult or parent, this self-paced online course will guide your

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Matatalab: Map Making

In this lesson, students will understand the importance of using and creating a map, the importance of using a grid, and learn new ways to code their robot using advanced coding blocks.

Gr. 1–3en

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Matatalab: Angles and Music

In this lesson, students will be able to explore their own creativity by using the artistic and musical aspects of the Matatalab sets. Students will program the MatataBot using the Artist and Music warm up cards. Then students will use more advanced coding blocks in conjunction with the Matatalab drawing pens. Students will then create their own unique drawings and musical creations.

Gr. 3en

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Matatalab: Identifying Music Notes

In this lesson, students will learn how to identify the musical staff and differentiate between different pitches. They will conclude the lesson by learning the different names of notes on staffs in order to identify the notes they see written in front of them. They will use all this information to code MatataBot to play different notes and create music.

Gr. 1–2en

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Matatalab: Creating Rhythm Patterns

In this lesson, students will begin to learn about music notes and rhythm patterns which join together to create the language of music. Students will learn how to identify different types of notes that create different types of rhythm patterns and how to code them using Matatalab. Students will then take this knowledge and identify what a time signature is and how to use them to create rhythm patterns.

Gr. 1–3en

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Matatalab: Ear and Hand Music Training

Students will learn about the musical scale (solfege) and how to sing using it. They will also learn how to identify the Solfege pitches by working with Matatalab. Finally, they will learn how to identify the Solfege using hand signs to develop pitch memory.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: Music Intervals

In this lesson, students will learn about the concept of intervals when talking about the space between two musical notes. Students will use this knowledge to code different intervals using Matatalab.

Gr. 3en

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Matatalab: Music Dictation

Students will learn how to use Musical Dictation in order to hear two notes and write what interval is being heard. They will code their MatataBot to play musical notes in order to train themselves in Musical Dictation.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: Getting Started with Music

Students will learn how to use pitch blocks and other blocks included in the Matatalab Coding Set and add-ons. Students will use this information to code different musical notes and work towards listening to the pitch played, and identifying them on the musical staff.

Gr. K–1en

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Matatalab: Compose and Play Intervals

Sudents will use all the information they’ve learned about music and Matatalab to create intervals with the Matatalab music blocks.

Gr. 1–3en

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Matatalab: Compose Melodies with Lyrics

Students will learn how to compose their own piece of music using Matatalab music blocks.

Gr. 1–3en

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Matatalab: Musical Composition

Students will be introduced to Matatalab Musical Coding blocks, utilize these coding blocks with the Matatalab Coding Set to successfully complete the Music Challenge Card, and then create original musical compositions.

Gr. 1–3en

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Matatalab: Storytelling with Adventure Maps

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Matatalab: Storytelling with Adventure Maps

In this lesson students will work together to create a coordinate plane or a grid and then create an imaginative story using the Matatalab Coding Set.

Gr. 1–2en

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Matatalab: Art Creation

In this lesson, students will program the MatataBot to draw various geometric shapes. Students will create geometric shapes which will be used as stars in a sky landscape and flowers in a 3-dimensional garden.

Gr. 3en

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Matatalab: Create Your Own Board Game

In this lesson, students will choose their own subject or topic for their board game. They will create their board game to have a start, finish, rules, a box, and moving pieces. They will also create their own project based on any interest they may have!

Gr. 3en

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Matatalab: Introduction to Coding Shapes

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Matatalab: Introduction to Coding Shapes

In this lesson, students will code Matatabot to draw various geometric shapes using instructions on the six Matatalab Artist Warm-Up Cards. Students will extend their understanding of coding shapes by exploring ways to create additional shapes.

Gr. K–3en

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Matatalab: Ice Cream Cones

In this lesson, students will alter the coding for a triangle to create a larger triangle which will become the cone of an ice-cream cone. Students will then decorate the top to look like ice cream and embellish the ice cream with sprinkles and other decorations.

Gr. K–3en

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Matatalab: Hanging Mobile

In this lesson, students will create and construct a mobile comprised of geometric shapes. Students will code Matatabot to draw each of the six basic shapes and will be challenged to code and draw two or three additional geometric shapes to add to their mobile.

Gr. K–3en

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Matatalab: Sailboat

In this lesson, students will create a sailboat and ocean scene using the Matatalab Art Add-On Set.

Gr. K, 2–3en

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Matatalab: Pinwheel

In this lesson, students will learn to code and manipulate MatataBot in order to create a series of Maltese cross shapes. Students will overlap these crosses, push a hole through them, and attach them to a long dowel creating a non-working pinwheel. Students will learn about basic turbine machines and their importance as energy for other machines.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: Family Tree

In this lesson, each student will use the sunburst shape of the Matatalab Artist Add-On set in order to create shapes for leaves of his or her own family tree.

Gr. 1–3en

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Matatalab: Robot

In this lesson, students will design and code various shapes utilizing the Matatalab Coding Set and the Artist Add-On Set. Students will cut out the shapes and construct a robot. Students will then decorate, embellish and present their robots to the class.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: Dreamcatcher

In this lesson, students will code and create a round sunburst, cut out a circle in the centre, overlay that shape onto a larger circle, and create dreamcatchers by looping string or yarn through and within the circle in the centre. Students will then decorate their dreamcatcher with yarn, beads, and other media.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: Marionette

In this lesson, students will code and create various shapes that are needed to attach to strings and wooden sticks or dowels in order to create a marionette. Students will then decorate and embellish their marionettes.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: Go Fish Game

In this lesson, students will use the Matatalab Coding Set along with the Matatalab Artist Add-On Set. Students will code a design that can be used to draw a fish and alter the design to draw fish of different sizes. Students will also code and draw a shape to serve as a large pond for a Go Fish game. Students will then play the Go Fish game.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: 3D Geometric Shapes

In this lesson, students will be challenged to use their knowledge of interior angles of various polygons and code MatataBot to draw geometric nets. Students will create 3D geometric shapes from the nets.

Gr. 2–3en

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Matatalab: Coding a Message

In this lesson, students will code and manipulate MatataBot in order to create block letters to form a one word message. Students will plan out specific coding, number, and angle blocks that will be required to allow MatataBot to form the one word message.

Gr. 2–3en

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