CS4K5 Grade 2 Many Ants
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Author:
Kathleen Harness
Description:
Students will:
Draw the overhead view of an insect; include: head, thorax, abdomen, six legs.
Create a forward and turn script for the insect.
Experiment with different forward and turn values; observe and describe.
Add a bounce tile to the script. Experiment. Explain.
Add random number generator tiles to forward and/or turn.
Discuss the effect of the random numbers in the scripts.
Put insects on Maker Buttons to create and endless supply.
Estimate how long it will take to put 100-1000 copies in the playfield.
Estimate how many ants can be put in the playfield in one minute.
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CS4K5 Grade 2 Many Ants
CS4K5 Grade 2 Many Ants
