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SPIKE™ Essential

Happy Traveller

This unit will develop your pupils' understanding of computer science as they create sequences and loops, decompose problems, and improve programs in order to meet specific needs. They will investigate ways of accurately describing the decisions they have made when creating a program, carry out fair tests and develop their ability to generate and debug multiple solutions.

Your pupils will use relevant facts and descriptive details to recount experiences. This will help them to improve their communication skills.

Years 3-5

Science: 1. Technology: 5. Engineering: 3. Arts: 2. Math: 1.

STEAM, Computer Science

Lessons

River Ferry — Happy Traveller (Lesson 1)

River Ferry

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Help Daniel reach the Spike Tower by programming the river ferry to move!

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Taxi! Taxi! — Happy Traveller (Lesson 2)

Taxi! Taxi!

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Leo needs help in getting to the art museum. Hail a taxi, and let’s go!

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Hovering Helicopter — Happy Traveller (Lesson 3)

Hovering Helicopter

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Help Maria get to Spike Mountain for a hike!

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Swamp Boat — Happy Traveller (Lesson 4)

Swamp Boat

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Sofie has found crocodile eggs! Could there be crocodiles nearby?

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Cable Car — Happy Traveller (Lesson 5)

Cable Car

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Leo is nervous about crossing Spike Lake in the cable car today. Can Maria help him to conquer his fear?

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Big Bus — Happy Traveller (Lesson 6)

Big Bus

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Today is going to be an awesome day! Help Daniel get to the sports stadium to see the big game.

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Get Around Town — Happy Traveller (Lesson 7)

Get Around Town

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The team are headed to Spike Castle! How can you help them get there?

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