Terry Fox - A Tribute to a Canadian Hero

Code the route that Terry Fox took during his Marathon of Hope. Compare how many steps you can run to what Terry Fox ran. Students use a micro:bit to count their actual steps! LYNX text-based coding will provide the platform for students to express their creativity.LYNX text-based coding will provide the platform for students to express their creativity.


Students will code the computer to:

  • Create, and speak, text boxes

  • Animate characters

  • Navigate pages with buttons

  • Create backgrounds and sounds

  • Write procedures

Grades: 5 - 12

Time: Approximately 4 60-minute sessions

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You can see some of the materials and the LYNX coding platform here.

Scroll down to PROJECTS & LESSONS IN LYNX and click the TERRY FOX PROJECT tab.