Coding Activity Concepts and Challenges

Kirk from Lakeshore introduces a STEM challenge focused on coding without needing computer skills. The activity involves creating a program to guide a 'robot' through a grid using simple directions. Participants learn to debug and adjust their programs, with opportunities to increase complexity by adding obstacles. The video emphasizes the importance of thinking through tasks, valuable for both coding and life skills.

What is coding primarily compared to in the introduction?

• Writing essays

• Giving directions

• Solving puzzles

• Building blocks

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a material needed for the activity?

• A computer

• Markers for start and stop

• Notepad and pencil

• A large grid

What role does the coder play in the activity?

• Observing the activity

• Creating a program

• Following the robot

• Building the grid

What should the robot do if the program says 'turn right'?

• Turn right

• Move forward

• Stop

• Turn left

What is the purpose of debugging in the activity?

• To make the grid larger

• To find and fix errors in the program

• To add more robots

• To change the start and stop markers

How can the complexity of the activity be increased?

• By changing the start marker

• By adding more robots

• By removing units to create obstacles

• By using a smaller grid

What is the final step after making adjustments to the program?

• Retesting the new program

• Changing the robot

• Rewriting the entire program

• Adding more obstacles

What is the main goal of the activity for the robot?

• To avoid obstacles

• To reach the goal marker

• To reach the start marker

• To follow the coder

What should students do if the robot does not reach the goal marker?

• Start over with a new grid

• Add more units to the grid

• Change the robot

• Review and adjust the program

What additional resources are suggested at the end of the video?

• More videos and free resources

• A new coding book

• A coding competition

• A programming software