First graders will use the Ozobot robots and color codes to program their robot to move along a path they created.

Learning Targets

• I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or challenge.

• I can create a path for Ozobot to move through my theme part.

• I can program Ozobot to move in different ways as it follows my path to tell a story.

Scratch, Jr is a wordless app that students can use to learn about basic block -style coding. They can learn concepts such as if/then statements, loops, events, and more.

Learning Targets

• I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or challenge.

• I can program my Sprite in Scratch, Jr. using block codes.

Rosie Revere, Engineer is a wonderful picture book all about the Engineering Design Process. Students will listen to the story, then use Rosie's zookeeper hat idea to design and create their own speciality hat for a zookeeper.

Learning Targets

• I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or challenge.

• I can design a create a hat for a zookeeper that has a specific purpose.

Students will learn about and practice programming their Dash robots to do various tasks such as changing light colors, making sounds, and driving. They wil be challenged to program their robot to clear the "snow" off a path by programming their robot with a plow attachment.

Learning Targets

• I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or challenge.

• I can create a drive, sound, and lights program for Dash.

• I can clear the snow off the grid by using a program I created. 

First graders will use the Frames software to create an animated movie that features a moving character and variety of backgrounds

Learning Targets

• I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem or challenge.

• I can create a path for my crow to travel around the world.

• I can add different backgrounds to my movie.

• I can add music to my move.