Here is my slide deck and info on the first unit that I used Switch blocks with the students as part of their coding. Unit 4 - Google Slides
There are links within the slide deck to videos, knowledge base articles, and assessment materials.
Unit 4: Maze Navigation and Bumper Sensors with Virtual Robots
Overview
Unit 4 serves as an introductory module to complex virtual robot navigation using the Bumper Sensor. Through a blend of videos, hands-on projects, and coding exercises, students get a well-rounded understanding of how to program virtual robots to navigate through mazes. This unit also introduces students to the concept of Switch Blocks for the first time.
Key Features
- Real-World Context: The unit begins with videos that introduce the students to robots navigating through mazes, creating an instant real-world connection.
- Introducing Bumper Sensor: Students learn about the functionalities of the Bumper Sensor on the VR robot, including its role in navigation and obstacle detection.
- Visual Aids for Switch Blocks: To help students grasp the new concept of Switch Blocks, visual representations of what the Bumper Sensor blocks look like in Switch Block form are provided.
- Complex Coding Elements: In addition to the blocks they have used in earlier units , students are encouraged to explore Booleans, Control C Blocks, and Wait for Blocks.
- “Switch Up” Exercise: Students will initially code projects using regular Blocks. Once successful, they are prompted to convert some of these into Switch Blocks and rerun the project to ensure consistent robot behavior.
- Assessment: The unit culminates in both a Challenge and a quiz designed to test students’ comprehension of the materials presented throughout the unit.
