Vocabulary
Vocabulary
- Behavior
- Actions performed by a robot, defined by the programming language.
- Coder
- Device that enables students to code the 123 Robot to execute behaviors by sequencing Coder cards in the slots on the Coder
- Coder Cards
- Physical cards that represent commands to be used in the Coder.
- Sequence
- The order in which commands are executed one after the other. The order of the touch button presses is the order in which the 123 Robot will perform the actions.
- Path Planning
- Planning out each action a robot will need to take in order to complete a project.
- When start 123
- The Coder card used to begin all Coder projects.
- Drive 1
- Coder card that makes the robot drive forward 1 robot length, or 1 square on the 123 Field.
- Drive 2
- Coder card that makes the robot drive forward 2 robot lengths, or 1 square on the 123 Field.
- Drive 4
- Coder card that makes the robot drive forward 4 robot lengths, or 1 square on the 123 Field.
- Turn around
- Coder card that makes the robot turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
Encouraging Vocabulary Usage
General notes on encouraging vocabulary usage with young children:
- The vocabulary words offered are not meant for students to memorize terminology, but to give them language to use to talk about the activities and learning they are doing throughout the Unit. Work these terms into conversations naturally, and positively reinforce this for students as well.
- Remind students that as they try new vocabulary words that they may not be able to explain everything in detail the first time. Encourage failure and remind students that it is an important part in the learning process.
Tips for Encouraging Vocabulary Usage
- 123 Word Wall - Make a 123 Word Wall in your classroom that includes the vocabulary words from this and other 123 STEM Lab Units. This will encourage students to use these words as well as to practice spelling them correctly.
- Work vocabulary words into routines to help students use these words in context. For example, while talking about a class walk to the park, you could model the use of 'path planning', 'sequence' and 'behavior' in a familiar setting that allows students to connect new vocabulary words to their everyday lives.