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Focus Area: Robotics
4th Grade 
Day 15-16 Algorithms


1. Vocabulary:
  1. Algorithm - a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, esp. by a computer. The sequence of steps used to solve a problem or complete a task (usually in plain English and the computer does not understand) 

  2. ​​Program - the actual instructions given to the computer

  3. Sequence: a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
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  4. Specific: clearly defined or identified​

2. Lesson: 
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With your programming partner, look at the copy of the teacher algorithm sheet. Work through each one and find which teacher has the correct algorithm. 
 





3. Activity:
​Open your Student Journals to page 18 to label your Finch. Write the six components of the Finch Robot.
  1. Temperature Sensor: measures the temperature.
  2. Light Sensor: measures the brightness.
  3. USB Cable & Plug: connects the Finch to the computer.
  4. Accelerometer: detects the Finch’s orientation (upside down, rightside up, on it’s side, on its beak, on its tail).
  5. LED: light on the beak.
  6. Obstacle Detection System: detects obstacles in front of the Finch.

4. Wrap-Up:

Open Finch interface and watch tutorial video #1.


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