Teach basic map skills through unplugged coding activities! Students will act as the 'programmer' and 'robot,' learning foundational coding commands while exploring map skills interactively and concretely. This hands-on activity builds confidence in computer science concepts and provides a strong foundation for future plugged coding experiences. Perfect for integrating STEM and geography in a fun and engaging way!

How to Play:

1. Pick two students. 

• One will be the programmer (the person who commands the robot and lays the command cards on the mat).
• One will be the robot (the person placed on the grid, following the directions of the programmer - this is my favorite part, watching them add the robot moves (-:).
• I also purchased a robot costume to wear. It's super cute!!

2. I continue to have different students, both programmers and robots.

Ideas for use:

Whole Group

Small-Group

Paired Programming

Center Work

Resource includes:

5 Follow the Code

5 Write the Code

16 Large Basic Map Skills Images

27 Task Cards

6 Large Command Cards - Printed in black/white - I use colored cardstock to differentiate

Answer Keys

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Dr. Tonya Coffey

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