Learning intention
- To create clear instructions to give directions.
Success criteria
- I can explain that robots can only do
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
Computational Thinking
1CT.01 Follow the steps
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Hand out whiteboards and pens or pieces of paper. Show the Presentation: What do you think?
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Should start as the ‘robot’ so that their partner can support them to follow the instructions and have a clear example to work from.
- Should use the Resource: Pre-planned robot commands (support) to give them ideas when working with a partner.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should design a longer set of commands to complete a more complex challenge, for example, navigating through tables to the classroom door.
- Could give feedback to their partners about either what made their instructions clear or how they could be improved.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Explain that robots only follow exact commands.
- Write a
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Vocabulary definitions
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algorithm
A set of clear step-by-step instructions to solve a problem or complete a task.
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command
A single instruction given to a computer to perform an action.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 30th October, 2025
Lesson 2: Exploring digital Bee-Bots
Exploring programming through playing with digital Bee-Bots and their specific set of commands
Lesson 4: Digital Bee-Bot game
Exploring more detailed programming by playing a game with digital Bee-Bots.
Lesson 3: Programming digital Bee-Bots
Developing the ability to program a robot by using a digital Bee-Bot.
Lesson 2: Exploring Bee-Bots
Exploring programming through playing with Bee-Bots and their specific set of commands.
