Edison’s musical talents
Can you program Edison to become a musician and create your very own song?
Get the materials for this lesson
You will also need to use the EdScratch programming app.
About this lesson
Recommended time
60 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Sequence, loops and basic music knowledge
Grade levels
Year 5+
Simple musical tunes are a great example of sequence in action. Using Edison and the Scratch-based programming language, EdScratch, students can create music and tie together sequence and inputs-outputs into enjoyable programs.
This activity is designed to mix the familiar with the unknown. By having students experiment using new blocks without explicit instructions or detailed explanations, they apply computational thinking practices and develop problem-solving mindsets.
This 1-hour lesson is designed to allow students to work independently as they discover:
- Sequence
- Code tracing
- Inputs-outputs
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 EdScratch, there are a few extra things you need to know. This Getting started with Edison and EdScratch set will help you get the most out of Edison, EdScratch 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.
