approximate time 30-40 minutes

Lesson 1:  Finding iPad App, Pairing Sphero, Opening a new Program

Demo – How to open app, how to pair Sphero, how to start and name a new block code program, how to Aim Sphero, how to drag a roll block up to the workspace, variables for roll block (heading, speed, duration) How to reverse, copy and paste blocks.  Show them the JavaScript for their code, and explain that the block code is just an easy way to write JavaScript.

Task – Sit about 1 meter from your partner, facing each other, legs crossed. Roll Sphero to your partner, have it speak your partner’s name and change colour, and then roll back to yourself without having to press start more than one time. Sphero should just touch your partner’s shoe before it returns to you. Take this code and put it into a loop so that it runs 4 times.

Pair students or make small groups. Hand out iPads to each group.  Show how to open Edu app, Name and open a blocks program.  Send groups off to different parts of the room before letting them open the app to facilitate bluetooth pairing.  Explain that Sphero gets confused if there are other robots too close to it.  Stress that if they are having problems, they should NOT walk around with iPad or Sphero to try to find you, but wait for an adult to check in with them. Make sure to check in with each group!

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