Dash Curriculum Bundle

Dash & Dot: Step By Step

Students learn that Dash and Dot complete tasks using algorithms — a series of steps in a particular order. Includes unplugged activities and an obstacle course design challenge.

Dash & Dot: Number Line Moves (Gr. 2)

Description In this lesson, students will create simple sequences in Blockly to program Dash to move forward in a line. They will learn to debug programs, as well as add and subtract by multiples of 1

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Mouvement sur une série numérique (2e année)

Description Dans cette leçon, les élèves créent des séquences simples dans Blockly pour programmer Dash afin qu'il se déplace sur une ligne. Ils apprennent à corriger des programmes ainsi qu'à additio

Dash & Dot: Introduction to Dash & Dot (Gr. 3)

Description In this lesson, students will get to know Dash and Dot while being introduced to the ideas of robotics and programming. Objectives Meet Dash & Dot Understand the basics of robotics Underst

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Introduction à Dash et Dot (3e année)

Description Dans cette leçon, les élèves font connaissance avec Dash et Dot tout en se familiarisant avec la robotique et la programmation. Objectifs Découvrir Dash & Dot Comprendre les bases de la ro

Dash & Dot: Step By Step (Gr. 3-4)

Description Every task that we complete involves a series of steps in a particular order. In this lesson, students will learn that Dash and Dot also complete tasks in this way, using the algorithms th

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Étape par étape (3e et 4e années)

Description Chaque tâche que nous effectuons comprend une série d'étapes réalisées dans un ordre précis. Dans cette leçon, les élèves apprendront que Dash et Dot fonctionnent de cette façon en utilisa

Dash & Dot: Dash & Dot Are So Random (Gr. 4-6)

Description So much around us happens randomly. How can Dash and Dot simulate random events when they have to follow a strict algorithm? In this lesson, students will learn how random variables can be

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Dash, Dot et le hasard (4e à 6e année)

Description Beaucoup d'événements sont le fruit du hasard. Comment Dash et Dot peuvent-ils stimuler le hasard s'ils doivent suivre un algorithme strict ? Dans cette leçon, les élèves apprendront comme

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Dash Tout en vitesse (3e à 5e année)

Description Si on augmente la puissance de Dash, il se déplacera plus rapidement. Mais qu'est-ce que cela signifie ? La vitesse, la durée et la distance de déplacement de Dash sont reliées. Dans cette

Dash & Dot: Zooming with Dash (Gr. 3-5)

Description If you give Dash more power, it will go faster. But what does that mean? The speed, time, and distance that Dash travels are all related. In this lesson, students run speed trials with Das

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Un robot dans le zoo (3e et 4e année)

Description Les animaux répondent à divers types d'information qu'ils perçoivent par leurs différents sens. Dans cette leçon, les élèves rechercheront les traits physiques et comportementaux d'un anim

Dash & Dot: Robot Petting Zoo (Gr. 3-4)

Description Animals respond to different types of information that they take in via their senses. In this lesson, students will research physical and behavioural traits of an animal and program Dash t

Dash & Dot: Place Value Game (Gr. 4-5)

Description Understanding place value requires practicing its principles in many different ways. In this lesson, students will play games to practice reading, writing, and comparing numbers using base

Dash & Dot: Very Variable Game Day (Gr. 4-6)

Description Students program Dash and Dot using variables that they will incorporate in a variety of fun games. Objectives Play familiar games using variables to produce random actions within a range

Dash & Dot: Introduction to Robotics with Dash & Dot (Gr. 2-6)

Description In this lesson, students will be introduced to the basic terminology and functionality of simple robots as they fit into daily life and into the broader context of computer science. Studen

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Introduction à la robotique avec Dash et Dot (2e à 6e année)

Description Dans cette leçon, les élèves se familiarisent avec la terminologie de base et les fonctionnalités simples des robots dans le contexte des activités de la vie quotidienne, mais aussi dans l

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Explorer la vitesse et les ratios avec Dash (4e à 6e année)

Description Dans cette leçon, les élèves utilisent l'application Tickle pour comparer les vitesses de Dash lorsqu'il se déplace sur différentes surfaces à des vitesses sélectionnées. Objectifs Écrire

Dash & Dot: Dashing Off with Rates and Speeds (Gr. 4-6)

Description In this lesson, students will be using the Tickle App to compare and contrast the speed that Dash moves on different surfaces with different speeds selected. Objectives To write an algorit

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Filer à différentes vitesses avec Dash (2e à 4e année)

Description Dans cette leçon, les élèves utiliseront l'application Tickle pour écrire des algorithmes pour amener Dash à se déplacer pendant diverses durées et mesurer la distance qu'il a parcourue. O

Dash & Dot: Dashing Off at Different Speeds (Gr. 2-5)

Description In this lesson, students will be using Tickle App write algorithms for Dash to move for different periods of time and then measure the distance traveled. Objectives To write an algorithm f

Dash & Dot: 4 Regions of California Project (Gr. 3-5)

Description Students will work in groups of 3 - 4 students create a 2D and 3D map of their california region. They will program their robots to give tours of their region, clearly stating important fa

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Le projet 4 régions de la Californie (3e à 5e année)

Description Les élèves travailleront en groupes de 3 ou 4 pour créer une cartographie en 2D et en 3D d'une région de Californie. Ils devront programmer leur robot afin que celui-ci soit un guide pour

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Aventures dans l'univers des fractions (8e année)

Description Effectuer une opération mathématique avec des fractions est un concept que plusieurs élèves peuvent avoir de la difficulté à comprendre. Dans cette leçon, les élèves apprendront à multipli

Dash & Dot: Adventures in a Fractional World (Gr. 7 & 8)

Description Operations with fractions can be a tough concept for many students to grasp. In this lesson, students will learn how to multiply a whole number by a fraction using a number line and Dash f

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Géométrie avec Dash (4e et 5e année)

Description Cette leçon de géométrie a pour but d'utiliser Dash & Dot et la programmation pour identifier, classer, décrire et trouver le périmètre de quadrilatères. Les élèves créeront des quadrilatè

Dash & Dot: Geometry with Dash (Gr. 4-5)

Description This lesson is designed to use Dash & Dot robots and programming to support geometry lessons in identifying, classifying, describing, and finding the perimeter of quadrilaterals. Students

Dash & Dot: Dash’s World Adventure (Gr. 4)

Description Dash criss-crosses the map in this fun lesson on geography, creative writing, and mathematics. Students will create or finish a creative story telling of Dot and Dash’s adventures in trave

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Dash autour du monde (4e année)

Description Dash parcourt son pays dans cette amusante leçon de géographie, d'écriture créative et de mathématiques. Les élèves créeront une histoire mettant en vedette Dot et Dash qui vivront de magn

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Rue des fractions : le projet STIM (4e année)

Description Les élèves travailleront en équipes de 3 ou 4 pour créer la rue des Fractions. Ils mesureront et marqueront différents points le long de cette rue et programmeront leurs robots pour qu'ils

Dash & Dot: Fraction Street STEM Project (Gr. 4)

Description Students will work in groups of 3 - 4 students create a Fraction Street. They will measure label different landmarks on their street and program their robots stop on at least 5 of these la

Dash & Dot: Biography Timeline STEAM Project (Gr. 4)

Description Students will work independently or with a partner to research and create a timeline depicting a famous person's life. They will program their robots to travel along the timeline, clearly

(Francais) Dash & Dot : Projet STIM : frise chronologique (4e année)

Description Les élèves travailleront seuls ou avec un partenaire pour faire une recherche sur la vie d'une personne célèbre. Ils programmeront leur robot pour qu'il chemine le long de la vie de la per

(Francais) Dash et Dot: Mouvements et coordonnées avec Dash (6e année)

Description Les élèves utiliseront une feuille quadrillée et des points pour préparer l'algorithme d'un parcours que Dash devra réaliser. Objectifs Les élèves peuvent rédiger et déboguer des algorithm

Dash & Dot: Coordinate Moves with Dash (Gr. 6)

Description Students will use a Coordinate Grid and point addresses to plan an algorithm for Dash to complete. Objectives Students can write and debug algorithms that includes moves, sounds and lights

Dash & Dot: Wave Hello, Wave Goodbye (Gr. 4)

Description Students may think of waves as shaking their hands hello and goodbye, but waves surround them in their everyday lives in many other ways. Objectives Identity waves that exist in the world

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Salut! Bonjour! (4e année)

Description Il y a toutes sortes d'ondes : ondes « positives » ou ondes « négatives », ondes radio, micro ondes, ondes hertziennes... Mais surtout, les ondes sont partout et en tout temps autour de no

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Introduction aux variables en programmation (4e et 5e année)

Description Savoir reconnaître et analyser les schémas est d'une grande importance lorsqu'on apprend à programmer. Dans cette leçon, les élèves apprendront comment utiliser les variables en programmat

Dash & Dot: Introduction to Variables in Programming (Gr. 4-5)

Description Being able to recognize and analyze patterns is an important skill when learning to program. In this lesson, students will learn how variables can be used to program patterns. Objectives R

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Le grand saut de Dash : qui va le plus loin ? (4e et 5e année)

Description Chaque jour dans notre vie quotidienne, nous sommes confrontés aux fractions. Dans cette leçon, les élèves utiliseront Dash pour programmer des fractions équivalentes sur une ligne numériq

Dash & Dot: Dash Long Jump: Who Went the Farthest? (Gr. 4-5)

Description Comparing fractions is an essential skill to have in everyday life. In this lesson, students will use Dash to model equivalent fractions on a number line. Students will also compare the va

Dash & Dot: A Series of Unfortunate Events (Gr. 1-6)

Description We all react to events that happen around us, be it cheering when the school team wins, crying at a sad movie, or dancing when we hear music. In this lesson, students will learn how to tea

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Une série d'événements malheureux (1ère à 6e année)

Description Nous réagissons tous aux événements qui surviennent autour de nous, que ce soit lorsqu'on applaudit la victoire de l'équipe de notre école, lorsqu'on pleure en voyant un film ou lorsqu'on

Dash & Dot: Call me Obtuse, but That's Acute Robot! (Gr. 3-6)

Description The world is full of angles! There are angles to be measured in our buildings and roads, our desks and couches, and even in our bodies. Many professionals use angles to make our world safe

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Un robot obtus, mais astucieux! (3e à 6e année)

Description Les angles sont partout! Dans les immeubles et les routes que l'on construit, dans nos maisons, sur nos bureaux et nos lits et même sur nos propres corps. De nombreux professionnels utilis

(Francais) Dash & Dot: On danse le Loopedy-Loop! (4e année)

Description Dans cette leçon, les élèves utiliseront Blockly pour rédiger des algorithmes de boucles commandant à Dash de danser. Objectifs Apprendre les différents types de boucles et leurs avantages

Dash & Dot: Dance the Loopedy-Loop (Gr. 4)

Description In this lesson, students will be using the Blockly app to write algorithms using loops to get Dash to dance. Objectives To learn about the different types of loops and the advantages of us

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Un robot vedette de cinéma (3e à 5e année)

Description Faire un film exige beaucoup de planification, de travail et d'imagination. Dans cette leçon, les élèves écriront le scénario d'un court métrage mettant en vedette Dash et Dot, et programm

Dash & Dot: Robot Movie Star (Gr. 3-5)

Description Film-making requires a lot of planning, hard work, and imagination. In this lesson, students will write a script for a short film starring Dash and Dot, program Dash and Dot to act out the

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Exercice d'équilibre (3e à 6e année)

Description Nous exerçons une force sur un objet chaque fois qu'on le touche, qu'on le ramasse ou qu'on s'assoit dessus. Parfois, cet objet bouge, parfois il ne bouge pas. Dans cette leçon, les élèves

Dash & Dot: Balancing Act (Gr. 3-6)

Description You exert forces on the objects around you every time you touch something, pick it up, or sit on it. Sometimes the object moves, and sometimes it doesn’t. In this lesson, students learn ab

Dash & Dot: Forces of Attraction (Gr. 3-6)

Description Magnets attract each other by exerting a magnetic force, but what makes an object a magnet? In this lesson, Dash will help students conduct a scientific experiment to find out which object

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Forces d'attraction (3e à 6e année)

Description Les objets aimantés s'attirent en raison de la force magnétique, mais qu'est-ce qui fait qu'un objet est aimanté ? Dans cette leçon, Dash aidera les élèves à mener une expérience scientifi

(Francais) Dash & Dot: L'univers dans une boîte (6e année)

Description L'univers dans lequel nous vivons est fascinant et extraordinaire. À mesure que se développent les technologies, nous sommes en mesure d'explorer la surface d'autres planètes et corps céle

Dash & Dot: All Rover the Universe (Gr. 6)

Description The universe we live in is a fascinating and wonderful place. As technology grows we’re able to explore the surfaces of other planets and bodies in space and see how they compare to ours.

(Francais) Dash & Dot: Jeux de robots

Description Des jeux avec des robots! Les élèves s'affronteront dans une compétition amicale dans une série de jeux avec des robots en utilisant Dash et Dot pour résoudre un problème mathématique et a

Dash & Dot: The Robot Games (Gr. 3-6)

Description Challenge your school to compete in the Robot Games! Students will compete in a series of mathematics themed activities where they use Dash and Dot to solve a problem and earn points for t

(Francais) A1: Activité sans tablette - Séquences et algorithmes

Description Niveau A, leçon 1 : Les élèves se familiariseront avec les notions et les termes « séquençage » et « algorithme ». Ils apprendront comment le codage est présent dans leur vie. Objectifs Dé

A1: Unplugged - Sequences and Algorithms

Description Level A, Lesson 1: Students will be introduced to and define the terms “sequencing” and “algorithms.” Students will learn how coding relates to their lives. Objectives Define sequences and

(Francais) A2 : Séquences - Lumières, sons et animations avec Dash

Description Level A, Lesson 2: Students will be introduced to coding using Blockly and Dash the robot, and will explore sequencing with Dash. Objectifs Understand what problems are best solved with se

A2: Sequences - Lights, Sounds, and Animations with Dash

Description Level A, Lesson 2: Students will be introduced to coding using Blockly and Dash the robot, and will explore sequencing with Dash. Objectives Understand what problems are best solved with s

A3: Sequences - Lights, Sounds, and Animations with Dot

Description Level A, Lesson 3: Students will review their previous programming of sequences with light, sound, and animation blocks and further explore sequencing with Dot. They will use Blockly prese

(Francais) A3: Sequences - Lumières, sons et animations avec Dot

Description Level A, Lesson 3: Students will review their previous programming of sequences with light, sound, and animation blocks and further explore sequencing with Dot. They will use Blockly prese

(Francais) A4: Séquences - Mouvements

Description Niveau A, leçon 4 : Les élèves réviseront les leçons vues précédemment sur le séquençage des blocs Lumières, Sons et Animation et exploreront de façon plus approfondie le séquençage avec D

A4: Sequences - Movements

Description Level A, Lesson 4: Students will review their previous programming of sequencing with lights, sounds, and animation blocks and further explore using sequencing with Dash. They will use Blo

(Francais) A5: Loops - Repeat Forever

Description Level A, Lesson 5: Students will review their previous programming with sequencing and explore using loops with the Repeat Forever block. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challeng

A5: Loops - Repeat Forever

Description Level A, Lesson 5: Students will review their previous programming with sequencing and explore using loops with the Repeat Forever block. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challeng

A6: Assessment - Design Thinking Project

Description Level A, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will use the Dash robot to solve a problem at home. Students will work in small groups, using a portion of the Design Thinking Process to identi

(Francais) A6: Assessment - Design Thinking Project

Description Level A, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will use the Dash robot to solve a problem at home. Students will work in small groups, using a portion of the Design Thinking Process to identi

(Francais) B1: Sequences - Changing Parameters

Description Level B, Lesson 1: Students will review their previous programming with sequencing and loops. Students will learn how to change the parameters (distances, speeds, etc.) in programs. They w

B1: Sequences - Changing Parameters

Description Level B, Lesson 1: Students will review their previous programming with sequencing and loops. Students will learn how to change the parameters (distances, speeds, etc.) in programs. They w

(Francais) B2: Unplugged - Loops

Description Level B, Lesson 2: Students will learn the definition and function of loops. Students will use loops to create a dance for Dash. Objectives Define a loop. Identify examples of how they use

B2: Unplugged - Loops

Description Level B, Lesson 2: Students will learn the definition and function of loops. Students will use loops to create a dance for Dash. Objectives Define a loop. Identify examples of how they use

B3: Loops - Repeat X with Dot

Description Level B, Lesson 3: Students will review their previous programming with sequencing, loops, and the Repeat Forever block. They will also be introduced to using the Repeat block to define a

(Francais) B3: Loops - Repeat X with Dot

Description Level B, Lesson 3: Students will review their previous programming with sequencing, loops, and the Repeat Forever block. They will also be introduced to using the Repeat block to define a

B4: Loops - Repeat X with Dash

Description Level B, Lesson 4: Students will review their previous programming with Repeat Forever blocks and explore using the Repeat block to define a specific number of loops. Objectives Understand

(Francais) B4: Loops - Repeat X with Dash

Description Level B, Lesson 4: Students will review their previous programming with Repeat Forever blocks and explore using the Repeat block to define a specific number of loops. Objectives Understand

(Francais) B5: Events - Waiting for Events

Description Level B, Lesson 5: Students will review what they have already accomplished with Repeat blocks and explore using Wait For blocks. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards

B5: Events - Waiting for Events

Description Level B, Lesson 5: Students will review what they have already accomplished with Repeat blocks and explore using Wait For blocks. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards

B6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the Home

Description Level B, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using Dash to solve a problem at home. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to identify a problem and possib

(Francais) B6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the Home

Description Level B, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using Dash to solve a problem at home. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to identify a problem and possib

C1: Sequences - Complex Parameters

Description Level C, Lesson 1: Students will explore adding more complexity to their codes by programming Dash to look in a variety of directions and turn. They will use Blockly preset programs and Ch

(Francais) C1: Sequences - Complex Parameters

Description Level C, Lesson 1: Students will explore adding more complexity to their codes by programming Dash to look in a variety of directions and turn. They will use Blockly preset programs and Ch

(Francais) C2: Unplugged - Event Handlers

Description Level C, Lesson 2: Students will learn the definition and function of event handlers. Students will use event handlers to “program” their classmates using Dot’s buttons. Objectives Define

C2: Unplugged - Event Handlers

Description Level C, Lesson 2: Students will learn the definition and function of event handlers. Students will use event handlers to “program” their classmates using Dot’s buttons. Objectives Define

(Francais) C3: Events - Event Handlers, Part 1

Description Level C, Lesson 3: Students will review their previous programming using events. They will learn about how to use When blocks in Blockly to create event handlers for Dash and Dot. They wil

C3: Events - Event Handlers, Part 1

Description Level C, Lesson 3: Students will review their previous programming using events. They will learn about how to use When blocks in Blockly to create event handlers for Dash and Dot. They wil

C4: Events - Event Handlers, Part 2

Description Level C, Lesson 4: Students will identify why we use event handlers and will use a variety of event handlers effectively. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to pract

(Francais) C4: Events - Event Handlers, Part 2

Description Level C, Lesson 4: Students will identify why we use event handlers and will use a variety of event handlers effectively. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to pract

C5: Loops - Multiple Loops

Description Level C, Lesson 5: Students will use multiple loops in a program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Understand how and when

(Francais) C5: Loops - Multiple Loops

Description Level C, Lesson 5: Students will use multiple loops in a program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Understand how and when

(Francais) C6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the Classroom

Description Level C, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using Dash to solve a classroom problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to identify a problem and poss

C6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the Classroom

Description Level C, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using Dash to solve a classroom problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to identify a problem and poss

D1: Loops - Nested Loops

Description Level D, Lesson 1: Students will learn how and why to use Nested Loops. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Understand the de

(Francais) D1: Loops - Nested Loops

Description Level D, Lesson 1: Students will learn how and why to use Nested Loops. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Understand the de

(Francais) D2: Events - Event Handlers with Dash and Dot

Description Level D, Lesson 2: Students will write a program using event handlers with both Dash and Dot. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Object

D2: Events - Event Handlers with Dash and Dot

Description Level D, Lesson 2: Students will write a program using event handlers with both Dash and Dot. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Object

(Francais) D3: Unplugged - Conditionals

Level D, Lesson 3: Students will learn the definition and function of conditionals. Students will learn how conditionals are used in real life and in coding. Objectives Students will: Define a conditi

D3: Unplugged - Conditionals

Description Level D, Lesson 3: Students will learn the definition and function of conditionals. Students will learn how conditionals are used in real life and in coding. Objectives Define a conditiona

D4: Conditionals - If/Then, Part 1

Description Level D, Lesson 4: Students will explore the benefits of using conditionals in their code. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objective

(Francais) D4: Conditionals - If/Then, Part 1

Level D, Lesson 4: Students will explore the benefits of using conditionals in their code. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Students w

(Francais) D5: Conditionals - If/Then, Part 2

Level D, Lesson 5: Students will understand how multiple conditionals affect a program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Students will

D5: Conditionals - If/Then, Part 2

Description Level D, Lesson 5: Students will understand how multiple conditionals affect a program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives U

D6: Assessment - Complex Solutions for the Classroom

Description Level D, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using Dash to solve a classroom problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to design an accessory and cod

(Francais) D6: Assessment - Complex Solutions for the Classroom

Level D, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using Dash to solve a classroom problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to design an accessory and code for Dash a

E1: Loops - Repeat Until Loops

Description Level E, Lesson 1: Students will learn how and why to use Repeat Until blocks. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Identify t

(Francais) E1: Loops - Repeat Until Loops

Level E, Lesson 1: Students will learn how and why to use Repeat Until blocks. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Students will: Identif

(Francais) E2: Conditionals - If/Else

Level E, Lesson 2: Students will learn how and when to use If/Else blocks. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Students will: Define If/E

E2: Conditionals - If/Else

Description Level E, Lesson 2: Students will learn how and when to use If/Else blocks. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Define If/Else

E3: Unplugged - Functions

Description Level E, Lesson 3: Students will learn how and why to use functions to create their own version of a familiar chant. Objectives Understand the definition and uses of a function. Understand

(Francais) E3: Unplugged - Functions

Level E, Lesson 3: Students will learn how and why to use functions to create their own version of a familiar chant. Objectives Students will: Understand the definition and uses of a function. Underst

E4: Functions - Part 1

Description Level E, Lesson 4: Students will review their previous lesson on Function blocks and explore using Functions in computer programming. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Ca

(Francais) E4: Functions - Part 1

Level E, Lesson 4: Students will review their previous lesson on Function blocks and explore using Functions in computer programming. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to pract

(Francais) E5: Functions - Part 2

Level E, Lesson 5: Students will use functions and combine them with event handlers and loops. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Studen

E5: Functions - Part 2

Description Level E, Lesson 5: Students will use functions and combine them with event handlers and loops. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objec

E6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the School

Description Level E, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using the Dash robot to solve a school-wide problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to design an acces

(Francais) E6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the School

Level E, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using the Dash robot to solve a schoolwide problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to design an accessory and code

(Francais) F1: Conditionals - Nested Conditionals

Level F, Lesson 1: Students understand how to identify and use nested conditionals. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Students will: Id

F1: Conditionals - Nested Conditionals

Description Level F, Lesson 1: Students understand how to identify and use nested conditionals. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Ident

F2: Unplugged - Variables

Description Level F, Lesson 2: Students will learn about the benefits of using variables when coding and in real life. Students will then practice using variables to create stories. Objectives Define

(Francais) F2: Unplugged - Variables

Level F, Lesson 2: Students will learn about the benefits of using variables when coding and in real life. Students will then practice using variables to create stories. Objectives Students will: Defi

F3: Variables - Single Variables

Description Level F, Lesson 3: Students use variables in a program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Define a variable Understand the

(Francais) F3: Variables - Single Variables

Level F, Lesson 3: Students use variables in a program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Students will: Define a variable. Understand

(Francais) F4: Variables - Complex Variables

Level F, Lesson 4: Students understand how to use and manipulate variables. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Students will: Define a v

F4: Variables - Complex Variables

Description Level F, Lesson 4: Students understand how to use and manipulate variables. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objectives Define a vari

(Francais) F5: Variables - Multiple Variables

Level F, Lesson 5: Students understand how to use and manipulate many variables within the same program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new skills. Objecti

F5: Variables - Multiple Variables

Description Level F, Lesson 5: Students understand how to use and manipulate many variables within the same program. They will use Blockly preset programs and Challenge Cards to practice their new ski

(Francais) F6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the World

Level F, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using the Dash robot to solve a schoolwide problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to design an accessory and code

F6: Assessment - Designing Solutions for the World

Description Level F, Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will work in small groups, using the Dash robot to solve a school-wide problem. Students will use the Design Thinking Process to design an acces

Introduction to Sketch Kit: Sketch Kit Project Cards (Gr. 4-8)

Description In this lesson, students will equip Dash or Cue with the Sketch Kit accessory, giving the robot the ability to draw. Students will program their robot to sketch images depicted on Sketch K

Using Sketch Kit with Dash: Robot Code Breakers (Gr. 4-6)

Description One of Dash’s heroes is a man named Alan Turing, a British computer scientist who helped the Allies win World War II by breaking secret codes sent by the Germans. Dash enjoys paying tribut

Magic Dot Ball (Gr.3-5)

Description In this puzzle your students will turn Dot into a fortune telling device using only 3 blocks over a series of 3 challenges. Sound impossible? Well, it?s not! Objectives My Sounds - student

Robot Rescue Dot (Gr. 3-5)

Description Calling all mad scientists. Enter the Wonder Workshop laboratory, if you dare. Experiment to figure out the code which will reanimate Dot! In this Frankenstein-themed puzzle, students will

Sleeping Dash Prank (Gr. 3-5)

Description In this puzzle, students will program Dash to play a prank, appearing as if asleep (sleep mode or powered down) and then surprising observers by suddenly waking up. Objectives Eye Pattern

Dash's Dance Contest (Gr. 3-5)

Description Dash is competing in a dance competition at Dot's big dance party, first as a solo act and then with a partner. Objectives Loops - students will program Dash to Repeat a series of commands

Robot Kitten Dot (Gr. 3-5)

Description Can your students transform Dot into a kitten? There's no kitty litter required. Objectives Eye Pattern block - students will customize lights in Dot's Eye Pattern block to make it look li

Dash Robot Life Cycles STEAM Project

Description Students will work in groups of 3 - 4 students create a Life Cycle project. They will research the life cycle of their plant or animal, write the most important facts of each stage, label

Angry Robot Joke Dot (Gr. 3-5)

Description It's showtime and you're the director for Dot, the world?s funniest robot comedian. But this is no laughing matter! Dot needs your help. Are you ready to program Dot?s joke? In the Angry R

Driving School Dot (Gr. 3-5)

Description Dot seriously needs to learn to drive. Do you think you can teach Dot to drive safely around the neighborhood? Objectives Start - students will learn that the Start block may be used to in

Coding Dash to Bulldoze: Problem Solving (Gr. 2-5)

Description The task for this lesson was to code Dash, mounted with the bulldozer attachment, to remove as many balls as possible from a hundred's mat. Students used their knowledge of coding, angles,

Dash's Driving School (Gr. 3-5)

Description In this first puzzle, your students will learn how to program Dash over a series of 12-driving lesson challenges. Objectives Start - students will recognize the Start button in the right-h

Introduction to Sketch Kit: Sketch Kit Project Cards (Gr. 6-8)

Description In this lesson, students will equip Dash or Cue with the Sketch Kit accessory, giving the robot the ability to draw. Students will program their robot to sketch images depicted on Sketch K

Dash's Basketball Challenge (Gr.2-4)

Description Take on Dash's Basketball Challenge! Can you program Dash to launch a ball into the basket? Students will test and investigate the best settings that can be used with the launcher to accur

Path: Story Dash (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will tell a story in sequence based on the symbols in the Path app. Objectives Retell the events in a story Learn the sequences are used in both stories and progra

Forces: Dash Pushes and Pulls (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will learn the definition of push and pull. Students will then experiment to see how much weight Dash can push and pull. Objectives Define the terms push and pull

Analyzing Poetry: A Dash of Haiku (Gr. 3-5)

Description In this lesson, students will work in groups to analyze the word choice, meaning, and tone of various haiku. Working together, they will write an original haiku and then emulate the simpli

Probability: Flipping and Rolling with Dash! (Gr. 6-8)

Description In this lesson, using Dash’s variable feature, students will determine the probability of choosing random numbers in a 50/50 setting and a 35/65 setting. Objectives Define probability Run

Animal Habitats and Adaptations: Dash Animals (Gr. 2-4)

Description In this lesson, students will create an animal habitat diorama and a costume for Dash that includes specific adaptations for the habitat. Students will then write a program for Dash demons

Seed Dispersal: Dash the Seed (Gr. 2-3)

Description In this lesson, students will create a foldable explaining a variety of seed dispersal methods. Students will then write a program demonstrating a seed dispersal method. Objectives Define

Addition: Add It Up with Dot! (Gr. 1-2)

Description In this lesson, students will get to know Dash and Dot while being introduced to the ideas of robotics and programming. Objectives Identify that adding a number to another number increases

Speaking and Listening: Dashing Poets (Gr. 3-5)

Description In this lesson, students will engage with kinaesthetically-vivid poetry through programming. Working in groups, they will identify strong examples of sensory-based imagery within two lines

Path: E-I-E-I Dash (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will write a plan for a “human” program. Then, students will write a plan for a program for Dash and implement the program using the Path app. Objectives Create a

Time & Money: Dash the Time Traveler (Gr. 1-2)

Description In this lesson, students will design an after-school schedule and chore for Dash. Students will practice digital time, programming Dash to move forward on a Timetable Programming Mat. For

Processes That Shape the Earth: Dash Versus the Planet (Gr. 2-3)

Description In this lesson, students will create a structure to prevent “erosion” caused by Dash. Students will write a program using Dash to demonstrate the effects of erosion. Objectives Define eros

Reading and Comprehending Text: Goldi-Dash and the Three Bears (Gr. 1-2)

Description In this lesson, students will demonstrate reading comprehension by responding to Goldilocks and the Three Bears and then inserting Dash into the story as “Goldi-Dash.” Students will plan a

Using Sketch Kit with Dash: Sketching City Maps (Gr. 4-5)

Description In this lesson, students will program Dash to re-imagine a city to make it a happier, healthier place for people of all ages, pets, and even robots! Objectives Program Dash to sketch a cit

Measurement: Dash to Great Lengths (Gr. 1-2)

Description In this lesson, students will work collaboratively in small groups to program Dash to draw three different lengths of lines. Students will estimate the lengths of these lines and then meas

Narrative Writing: Dot Search (Gr. 3-5)

Description In this lesson, students will write a narrative with Dash and Dot as the main characters. Students will then develop code to demonstrate their written narrative. Finally, students will pre

Magnetism: Polar Dashes (Gr. 1-3)

Description In this lesson, students will explore magnets. Then students will simulate the behavior of magnets using Dash robots. Objectives Define magnetism Identify the parts of the magnet Experimen

Shape Attributes: Dashing Shape Artist! (Gr. 1-2)

Description In this lesson, students will identify and draw shapes. Students will then work in small groups to construct an attachment for Dash to hold a marker and program Dash to draw each shape acc

Comparing Numbers: Dash Wants More! (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will compare number quantities and count objects using one-to-one correspondence. They will have Dash drive to and verbally identify larger or smaller numbers or i

Light Waves: Dash's Light Obstacle Course (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will program Dash through a course. As Dash moves through the course, students will experiment to see what a variety of materials look like when a beam of light is

Number Identification: Number Dash! (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will trace a cardboard number with their finger in order to help learn to identify numbers. Students will practice one-to-one correspondence by counting Dot illust

Space Systems: Day and Night with Dash (Gr. 1-3)

Description In this lesson, students will predict the patterns of day and night based on the movement of the Earth. Students will create models of the Earth’s movement using Dash and Dot. Objectives R

Climate and Weather: Dashing through the Seasons (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will work in groups to determine a weather-dependent activity related to a season. Using lights, sounds, and movement, they will program Dash to act out a scene re

Gravity and Orbits: Dash the Satellite (Gr. 3-5)

Description In this lesson, students will learn what satellites are, what they do, and how man-made satellites stay in orbit. Students will create a “satellite” program that simulates Dash orbiting a

Path: Dash's Neighbourhood (Gr. K-1)

Description In this lesson, students will identify what Dash’s neighbors are feeling. They will then plan a program for Dash to visit the neighbors and build the program in the Path app. Objectives Le

Getting to Know Dash & Dot

A1: Sequences - Getting Started with Matatalab

Description 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 t

A2: Sequences - Sequences of Coding

Description In this lesson, students will use sequences along with advanced coding that includes parameter blocks, angle blocks, loop blocks, and function blocks. Students will design a race car, map

A3: Sequences - Maze Making

Description 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 m

A4: Sequences - Coding Adventures with Matatalab

Description 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

A1: Hello Tale-Bot! (K-1)

Description: In this introductory lesson, students will experiment with the Tale-Bot robot and begin to learn about the functions of each of its buttons. They will also be exposed to the idea of what

A2: Forward! Forward! (K-1)

Description: Students will explore how to move Tale-Bot forward and will begin to explore programming. Objectives: Be able to move Tale-Bot forward Collaborate with other students as they program a Ta

A3: How Many Forwards? (K-1)

Description: Students will continue to explore how to move Tale-Bot forward and will begin to write down their own code for themself and others to follow. They will also begin to discuss the importanc

A4: Tale-Bot Classroom 1 (K-1)

Description: Students will practice following and inputting a program into Tale-Bot. Students will also learn what is meant by the terms “program,” “bug” and “debugging.” Objectives: Be able to enter

A5: Nice to Meet You! (K-1)

Description: Students will practice programming Tale-Bot to say a simple message. Objectives: Learn about the importance of coding and programming Collaborate with other students as they program a Tal

A6: Tale-Bot Loves Dancing! (K-1)

Description: Students will learn how to program Tale-Bot to return to its starting location by using the Backward button. They will also learn how to make Tale-Bot perform a random dance. Objectives:

A7: Turn Left or Turn Right? (K-1)

Description: Students will learn how to program Tale-Bot to make a choice between two antonyms by either turning left or right. Students will also experiment with deleting smaller portions of a code r

A8: Tale-Bot Classroom II (K-1)

Description: Students will continue to explore inputting a prewritten program into Tale-Bot. They will also continue to explore what it means to “debug” a code and strategies to help with this. Object

A9: Fruit Picking (K-1)

Description: Students will continue to explore inputting a program into Tale-Bot in order for it to complete a specific action. They will also discuss what is meant by the term “route.” Objectives: Le

D3: Close Friends (Conditionals - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will utilize the ToF (time-of-flight) ranging sensor to program VinciBot to interact with a little toy. Objectives: Utilize the ToF (time-of-flight) ranging senso

B6: VinciBot Loves to Draw 1 (Loops - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this introductory lesson, students will learn how to draw with VinciBot and program VinciBot to draw simple shapes using the washable marker and motion blocks. Objectives: Understand t

C1: Autopilot 1 (Conditionals - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will learn how to utilize the "wait until" statement in the conditional statement to allow Vinci-Bot to automatically bypass obstacles when moving around. Objecti

B1: VinciBot is Pretending to be Sleepy (Events - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will familiarize themselves with the "new event" coding block. Students will also use the "wait block" and lights to make the Vinci-Bot look like its sleeping. Ob

E1: Smart Cruise (Conditionals - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will learn how to utilize utilize nested "if…then…else" statements to program VinciBot to detect the distance from a vehicle (obstacle) in front and adjust its ru

D5: Spiral Graphics (Variables - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will be able to explain the structure and characteristics of spiral graphics and use programming variables to command VinciBot to draw spiral graphics. Objectives

E6: Traffic Statistics (Infrared Communication - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will learn the concept of infrared communication and use infrared communication to make two VinciBots cooperate in determining the real-time number of people in t

E2: VinciBot Radar (Conditionals - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will learn how radar works and program VinciBot to detect and respond to obstacles based on distance. Objectives: Understand how radar works Program VinciBot to d

A1: Hello, VinciBot! (Sequences - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this introductory lesson, students will experiment with the Vinci-Bot's structure, functions and characteristics by exploring the three preset modes of Vinci-Bot. Objectives: Explain a

D1: The Magic Air Piano (Conditionals - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will learn how to utilize the coding blocks "and, or, and not" to design an "air piano" that plays different notes based on sensor input. Objectives: Understand a

B9: Sweeping VinciBot (Loops - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this introductory lesson, students will learn how to program VinciBot to draw more complex shapes, such as a cross and arrow. Students will be given time to allow for their artistic cr

C5: Light-On Reminder (Conditionals - Gr. 3-8)

Description: In this lesson, students will learn about if-then statements and apply that to the light sensor so that Vinci-Bot prompts the owner to turn on the light via voice and light flashes. Objec