Tracing shapes with Dash
Dash & Dot Blockly Coding Experience Direction Based
What you need
Tools
Large sheet of paper, tape, markers, shapes for tracing, device to access Block.ly, Dash, and Dot
Skills
Directional skills to understand basic directions and repetition
Environment
Indoor area with a flat surface for Dash to move around
Support
Depends on the learner, assistance may be required to guide or facilitate
Description
In this activity, learners plan and build a sequence of movements to trace simple shapes.
Steps
- Place a large sheet of paper on a hard and flat surface and tape its edges to the floor.
- Tape a marker on each side of Dash.
- Place one of the printed shapes on the large sheet and tape it to secure it in place.
- Turn on Dash and start using the coding environment to make Dash trace the shape on the paper.
Tips
- If you are doing this activity on a tabletop or an elevated surface, block the edges to prevent robots from falling.
- If you don’t have access to a printer, you can draw or use masking tape to build a shape on the large sheet of paper.
- Make sure the marker tips can touch the paper.
- Traced lines may not be straight and accurate as markers may move in different directions.
Skill Development
- Analytical/Reasoning
- Directional
- Mathematical
- Sequencing
- Spatial
Level Up
Complete this activity again with a new shape or pattern.
Supportive Materials
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Dash & Dot · Blockly Coding Experience · Direction Based
This activity builds a simple program sequence to move Dash.