Edison the maze racer
Let’s get the Edison robot to race along a Euler Path shape!
Get the materials for this lesson
You will also need to use the EdBlocks programming app.
About this lesson
Recommended time
50 minutes
Difficulty
Beginner
Prerequisites
None
Grade levels
Year 2 – Year 6
Introduce the key computational concepts of inputs and outputs using Edison robots and the block-based programming language EdBlocks. This lesson utilises the Edison robot’s drive function through a set of progressive programming tasks. Creating programs for the Edison robot to ‘trace’ (ie. drive in the pattern of) the Euler path shape mazes of their choice requires the application of sequential thinking and an understanding of the input-process-output cycle.
This 1-hour lesson is designed to allow students to work independently as they discover:
- What is a Euler path?
- What is an input?
- What is an output?
- Pattern recognition.
Celebrate student success!
Recognise your students’ achievements in taking on an Hour of Code challenge with Edison robots by presenting them with a certificate of completion.
Is this your first time using Edison?
If this is your first time using Edison or EdBlocks, there are a few extra things you need to know. This Getting started with Edison and EdBlocks set will help you get the most out of Edison, EdBlocks and this activity. Inside you will find:
- step-by-step help for setting up your robots and programming devices plus
- a hands-on introduction activity for students.
