Programming - Option 2: Virtual Bee-Bot

Exploring programming by giving clear instructions to a virtual Bee-Bot and explaining how it works. Please note that there are two options for this unit: Option 1: Bee-Bot or Option 2: Virtual Bee-Bot.

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Unit outcomes

Pupils who are secure will be able to:

  • Recognise cause and effect when pressing buttons on a virtual Bee-Bot.
  • Discuss and demonstrate how the virtual Bee-Bot works.
  • Record video, ensuring everyone is in the shot.
  • Give several clear instructions in sequence.
  • Program a virtual Bee-Bot to reach a destination.
  • Identify and correct mistakes in their programming.

Suggested prior learning

Programming 2: Programming Bee-Bots

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Getting to know a virtual device

  • To explore a new device.
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Lesson 2: Making a virtual Bee-Bot video

  • To create a demonstration video.
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Lesson 3: Precise instructions

  • To plan and follow a precise set of instructions.
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Lesson 4: Bee-Bot world virtual

  • To program a device.
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Lesson 5: Bee-Bot adventures

  • To create a program that tells a story.
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Key skills

  • Learning how
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Key knowledge

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Key vocabulary

algorithm

Bee-Bot

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Assessment – Computing Y1: Programming: Virtual Bee-Bot

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Curriculum planning | Long-term plan

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Computing: Equipment & resource lists

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Spreadsheet for Kapow Primary's Computing scheme

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Computing: Statutory and non-statutory mapping documents

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Cross-curricular opportunities

Maths: Geometry – position and direction

Geography: Geographical skills and fieldwork

English: Reading – comprehension, Spoken language

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Assessment – Computing Y2: Algorithms and debugging

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