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Sequence Lesson 2

Robot Commands

Kids practice writing precise step-by-step instructions that a pretend robot can follow without guessing.

25-35 min Ages 6-9 Grades 2-5 Sequence
1

Warmup

Give a partner three commands to reach a chair.

2

Model

Compare vague commands with precise commands.

3

Try

Write commands that move a robot from start to finish.

4

Build

Create a robot path for a maze, snack, or treasure hunt.

5

Reflect

Circle the command that had to be clearer.

Mini Challenge

Write robot-safe instructions.

This is a pseudo-code activity. Make each command small enough that a robot could follow it exactly.

Classroom map for robot directions Star to pick up Robot
Goal: Pick up the star

Write your steps, then run the robot test.

Student Workspace

Write your pseudo-code.

Use one command per line. Write enough clear steps to move the robot across the room and pick up the star.

Objectives
  • Guide the robot through the classroom to reach the star.
  • Write steps in the order the robot should follow them.
  • Make each command small, clear, and specific.
  • End by telling the robot to pick up the star.
  • Use pseudo-code instead of worrying about real syntax yet.
My robot instructions