Sphero and Coding Assessment

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What is a robot?

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A machine that can be programmed to carry out tasks automatically

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What is Sphero?

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A spherical robot that can be controlled via a smartphone or tablet

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What is programming?

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The process of creating a set of instructions for a computer or robot to follow

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What is an algorithm?

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A step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem

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What is a sensor?

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A device that detects changes in the environment

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What app do we use to code our Spheros?

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Sphero Edu

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What does the roll at 0 degree block allow your Sphero to do?

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• To move in a straight line

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What does 80 mean in these two lines of code?

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The speed the sphero is coded to move

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Which block would you use to make the Sphero change speed?

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“Set Speed”

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What does this code block allow the Sphero to do?

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Stop the Sphero temporarily before continuing