Move to a number

Mathematics: Numeracy

Using the same structure and resources as the Rescue Mission lesson, we can integrate numeracy with Kidbots.

Lesson activity

Fill a Kidbots grid with any combination of the following, according to the level the students are able to work with:

  • Numbers on pieces of paper.
  • Ladybugs with different numbers of dots.
  • Counters of various numbers.
8 x 8 grid with various objects across the grid including, ladybugs, different numbers, a plane, and squares with different numbers of dots.

Possible goals for students to move the bot to could include:

  • Move to the square with 5 counters.
  • Move to the ladybug with an even number of dots.
  • Move to the answer of 8 + 5.
This animation shows the plane following commands: move forward, move forward, turn left, move forward, turn right, move forward. It finishes on top of the square with the 5 counters.

The next challenge

Program the object to make 6 by having him move first to the number 3 and then to the ladybird with 3 dots.

Lesson reflection

Who are the students who can visualise what needs to be programmed?