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SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Data and Math Functions

In this unit, students will explore different data types while investigating various types of transportation. Students will look at ways to gather data and how to use data collected from sensors. Students will also explore different mathematical functions and how to integrate into their programs. Students will explore the real-world use of sensors as a method of data collection.

Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering

Lessons

Data and Math Functions (Lesson 1)

Get Moving to Get Data

SPIKE™ Prime with Python

Investigate gathering, displaying, and using data

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Data and Math Functions (Lesson 2)

Bike Riding for Data

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Investigate using mathematical functions in a program

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Data and Math Functions (Lesson 3)

Counting Your Steps

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Investigate using variables and data while counting their steps

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Data and Math Functions (Lesson 4)

Make It Move

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Investigate how an automobile-like model can move forward and change directions using mathematical functions

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Data and Math Functions (Lesson 5)

Parking Lot

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Students will Investigate programming a vehicle to park autonomously

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
90-120 min.
Advanced
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Data and Math Functions (Lesson 6)

My Transportation

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Create and program your own method of transportation to get you to school from your house

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
90-120 min.
Advanced
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Data and Math Functions (Lesson 7)

Ideas to Help with My Transportation

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Practice giving and using feedback from others.

Computer Science, STEAM, Engineering
45 min
Intermed.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3