SPIKE Prime Rolling Ruler
Description
In honor of Computer Science Week and Hour of Code, upgrade your toolbox with a digital ruler! Explore converting wheel circumference to cm using Variables and Operators in the SPIKE app. Use mathematical operations to define a wheel’s circumference by multiplying the diameter times pi (C = 𝜋∗𝑑 ).
CSTA 2-AP-11 - Create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values.
CSTA 2-AP-13 - Decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs.
CSTA 2-AP-11 - Create clearly named variables that represent different data types and perform operations on their values.
CSTA 2-AP-13 - Decompose problems and subproblems into parts to facilitate the design, implementation, and review of programs.
What type of resource is this?
Activity, Lesson Plan
What learning environment is this best formatted for?
Classroom
Time Commitment
2 - 3 hours
Is this part of a unit or a stand alone activity?
Stand Alone (One Lesson)
LEGO Education Teacher Familiarity/Level
Advanced
Age
Primary - Ages 5 to 11, Secondary - Ages 12+
Subject
Engineering, Science
Products Used
SPIKE™ Prime
Languages
English
Video 1
Attachment #1
Spike PRIME Rolling Ruler Activity BriefDecompose code and explore variables and operators to make a rolling measuring device.43807 KB
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Date Added: Dec 7, 2020
Date Last Modified: Feb 15, 2021
Category: Resources
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