Year 1
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Moving a robot
Lesson 1: Buttons
Lesson 1: Buttons
Learning objectives
To explain what a given command will do
● I can predict the outcome of a command on a device
● I can match a command to an outcome
● I can run a command on a device
In this lesson, learners were introduced to floor robots. They talked about what the buttons on a floor robot might do and then tried them out. They spent time linking an outcome to a button press. They considered the direction command buttons, as well as the ‘clear memory’ and ‘run program’ buttons.
Moorhen class, enjoyed predicting the outcome of a command on the Beebots. It was trickier remembering to press the 'clear memory' button.
In Magpie, the children were learning how to use a beebot and trying use the go button and the cross button. In Magpie class, the children were giving commands- instructions to the beebot for it move. Some children were pressing on forwards, backwards, left, right and pressing on the Go button.
Mallard class had a fantastic time exploring Bee-Bots! It was wonderful to see the pupils engaging with the concept of coding in a hands-on and interactive way. The class enjoyed giving the Bee-bots instructions to follow and remembered to press 'GO!'
Awais
"This Bee-bot is so cool!"
Isabella and Victoria
"The robot can move!" -Isabella
"I can press the buttons." -Victoria
Frankie and Shreyan
"I like the colour of this robot." -Frankie
"Remember to press GO Frankie so it can move." -Shreyan
Yousaf
Yousaf showing an interest in the Bee-bot!
Ms Deeana supported him to use the Bee-bot.
Lesson 2 : Directions
Lesson 2 : Directions
Learning objectives
To act out a given word
● I can follow an instruction
● I can recall words that can be acted out
● I can give directions
In this lesson, the children thought about the language used to give directions and how precise it needs to be. They also worked with a partner to give and follow instructions. These real-world activities were related to the floor robots introduced in Lesson 1.
Moorhen Class were robots!
They listened to, and followed commands given by their teacher.
They thought about different commands to give each other. They understood the commands had to be clear. They knew they had to keep following the instruction until they were commanded to stop.
The children tried to follow only the commands that were given.
It was important that the instructions were clear.
Our class Computer Scientist is ready to programme the class robots!
The children became robots and carefully followed commands to step forward, step backward, turn to the left, turn to the right, wave, clap and jump.
Lesson 3: Forwards and backwards
Lesson 3: Forwards and backwards
Learning objectives
To combine ‘forwards’ and ‘backwards’ commands to make a sequence
● I can compare forward and backward movements
● I can start a sequence from the same place
● I can predict the outcome of a sequence involving ‘forwards’ and ‘backwards’ commands
Learners focused on programming the floor robot to move forwards and backwards. They could see that the robot moves forwards and backwards a fixed distance. This highlighted the idea that robots follow a clear, fixed command in a precise and repeatable way. They then began to think about starting the robot from the same place each time. Using the same starting position with fixed commands allowed them to predict what a program will do.
Mallard class looked at forward and backward movement using Bee-Bots to develop their knowledge in the concepts of programming and understanding that robots follow a clear command.
Mallard class using Bee-Bots!
Mallard class using Bee-Bots!
The activity not only reinforced their understanding of directional concepts but also sparked their curiosity and teamwork skills.
"The robot can move forwards and backwards!" - Samuel
Kaya and Alayna working together!
Kaya and Alayna working together!
"This is so cool! The Bee-bots listen to the instructions I give it."- Kaya
"Remember to press GO so the Bee-bot can move!" -Alayna
Ibrahim and Musa programming the Bee-Bot!
Ibrahim and Musa programming the Bee-Bot!
"We have to remember to cancel the previous instruction so the robot does not get confused." -Musa
"I like the colours and sound it makes!"- Ibrahim
Moorhen class used a map of symbols to help them. They used the same starting position with fixed commands and tried to predict what the program would do. They also had a few surprises when they forgot to cancel the previous instruction.
Magpie class were using the beebot to move it backwards and fowards. Magpie class started on the orange circle and moved it fowards and backwards towards the green cross and back.
Lesson 4: Four Directions
Lesson 4: Four Directions
Learning objectives
To combine four direction commands to make sequences
● I can compare left and right turns
● I can experiment with ‘turn’ and ‘move’ commands to move a robot
● I can predict the outcome of a sequence involving up to four commands
The learners used the ‘left turn’ and ‘right turn’ commands along with ‘forwards’ and ‘backwards’ commands. Doing this allowed them to develop slightly more complex programs. They created their own programs through trial and error. In the next lesson, they will plan their programmes.
Moorhen class, used the ‘left turn’ and ‘right turn’ commands along with ‘forwards’ and ‘backwards’ commands. They were given a start point and tried predicting the outcome of a sequence.
In Magpie class , the children used the beebots to give commands to move across to the green cross towards the white cloud.
Safer Internet Day 2025
Safer Internet Day 2025
Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year Safer Internet Day covers online issue or themes that speak to the things young people are seeing and experiencing online.
The 2025 Safer Internet Day theme is: ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.'
Pupils should:
Know the importance of keeping personal information private.
Understand how to keep safe online and use technology safely.
Know where and how to report concerns and gets support with issues online.
Understand that people sometimes behave differently online, including by pretending to be someone they are not.
Moorhen Class discussed how amazing digital technology is. We also discussed the things that we can do to make sure that we stay safe when using the internet. We thought about the the sort of personal information we should never share when online. That being safe online also includes knowing who we can and cannot trust. The student's thought about who they should talk to if they had any worries. They made a poster to illustrate the things that we can do to ensure that we are safe online.
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