Please note this is a flex class. There are no live meetings, but teacher will interact with students through Outschool.  This flex class provides the opportunity to work on new coding puzzles at your convenience.  

Students will learn and practice the basics of coding, problem solving and critical thinking skills using the drag and drop programing language, Blockly, designed for Dash & Dot robots.  Students will code a Virtual Dash.  

Dash is not required for class, but if you do have Dash, you can connect via bluetooth to blockly, and code your robot instead.  

What to expect weekly: 
- A video to introduce new lesson
- A video by teacher reviewing and working through each lesson (students can pause and resume video when ready)
- Teachers will monitor progress and provide solutions or extensions as needed.    
- Information on what to do if you are stuck
- Communication with teacher via Outschool for additional support

Schedule: 
Lesson 1: Introduction to Dash's neighborhood.  Teacher will introduce the programming language, Blockly, and show students how to complete each puzzle.  Students will learn how to program Dash over a series of 12-driving
lesson challenges.  

Lesson 2: Students will work on activities: Dash the Snowman, Interrupting Robot and Dash on Planet X.  

Lesson 3: Students will work on activities: Police Officer Dash and Puppy Training. 

Lesson 4: Students will work on activities: Dash Ice Skating and Dance Contest.  


Students will need a computer for coding.  Make Wonder is a free website.  Teacher will provide class code to join class.