Coding Dash

Learn about Dash

Overview of how the virtual robot works

Example elementary school project

2. Connect to Your Virtual Robot

Student instructions for accessing Dash Robot Simulator CED

Click on the document to the left for instructions on connecting to the Dash Robot simulator. When you are finished connecting, come back here.

3. Code Your Virtual Robot

Click “Puzzles” and learn how to control Dash’s movements with block code.

Try to complete at least three of the puzzles, but keep an eye on the time!

If you are unsure of what to do, look for the blue "Need a hint" button.

You can progress in whatever order you’d like - start further along if you’d like more challenge.

Connect to Content

Select a plant or animal life cycle to represent with your virtual robot.

Plan the sounds or narration that will accompany the movements you will program for Dash. Since we are using the virtual robots on Dash’s Neighborhood you won’t create a life cycle diagram like the example in the video. Be creative in how your virtual Dash’s sounds and movements convey the life cycle you selected.

Make Your Own Code

Exit the Puzzles using the back arrow
Start your own code using the Create New.
Give your project a name
Use the the “Square Dance” project as a starting point or start with “Blank Project”.
Create a presentation which includes sounds and/or narrations recorded by your group explaining each stage, and a program that controls Dash’s movements.
- 1. 1. - Use the block in the Sounds library My Sounds to record your narrations. You can store up to 10 unique recordings.

NGSS Standards for Life Cycle Project (example Dash lesson)

Life Science Standards (NGSS):

5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

3-LS1-1. Develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have both internal and external structures that serve various functions in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction.

Engineering Design Standards (NGSS):

3-5-ETS1-1 Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost

3-5-ETS1-2 Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem

3-5-ETS1-3 Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.