Modeling Math with Finch Robots

In Modeling Math with Finch Robots, students will discover how to make math move!

*Possible workshop extension into Grade 9-12 trigonometry, however this is limited to specific staffing availability.

What makes a square a square? How is it different than a triangle? Students will model geometry through coding and expand their understanding of concepts like regular polygons and interior vs. exterior angles. Students will use Finch robots to visually represent their ideas and make connections with technology to investigate the beauty and art that we can find in math.

Grade Levels

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

Curriculum Links

Grade 6-8 Math – Geometry, measurement, angles

Grade 6-8 ADST – Computational thinking, visual programming, debugging, programming languages, programming modular components

Many curricular competencies from Math and ADST 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 2 for this workshop.
• Teachers and chaperones are required to remain present during the workshop to assist with material distribution, facilitation, and behaviour management.

 

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