Coding for the Climate
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Coding for the Climate will encourage students to consider some causes & effects of climate change, while working collaboratively with each other and technology.
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Students will discuss some interactions between our ecosystems and the greenhouse effect. Using Dash robots, students will explore coding with functions and sensors to inspect & map a simulated neighbourhood, then send the robot on a journey through that neighbourhood!
Grade Levels
Grade 2, Grade 3
Curriculum Links
Grade 2/3 Social Studies – Simple Mapping – Responsibility to the Environment
Many curricular competencies from Science, ADST, and Social Studies are incorporated.
Availability
- 10:30, 11:30, 12:30
- Monday-Friday
- October 1, 2024 - June 20, 2025
Language
- English
Additional Information
- Check out what requirements you’ll need to book a field trip on our Field Trip page.
- Maximum class size is 30. Please note, students will be working in groups of 3 for this workshop.
- Teachers and chaperones are required to remain present during the workshop to assist with material distribution, facilitation, and behaviour management.
Pre-Workshop Activity (optional)
Map Your Fruit: This activity is a great introduction to transportation energy usage and how it can be reduced.
Grid Coding: This activity introduces some coding concepts as an unplugged (no screens) challenge that incorporates physical movement.