Moving Rusty Forward

Learning Objectives Define an algorithm as a set of steps. Explain that the order of steps is very important. Create a simple sequence of instructions. Follow an algorithm to predict an outcome. Identify a mistake in a simple algorithm. Use commands like 'Move Forward' and 'Turn'. Have you ever wanted to teach a robot friend a new game? 🤖 Let's help our robot, Rusty! Today, we will learn how to give Rusty instructions. These special instructions are called an algorithm. Getting the steps in the right order is super important! Real-World Applications Following a recipe to bake cookies 🍪 Getting dressed for school in the morning 👕 Building a tower with blocks 🧱 Brushing your teeth the right way ✨

TermDefinitionExample Robot 🤖A machine that can follow our instructions.Our friend Rusty is a robot who needs our help. Instruction ➡️One single step or command we give.Telling Rusty to 'Move Forward' is one instruction. Algorithm 📜A list of instructions to finish a task.The list of all the steps to get Rusty to his toy is an algorithm. Sequence 🔢Putting instructions in the correct order.You must move forward BEFORE you can pick up the ball. Program 💻An algorithm written for a computer or robot.When we write down the steps for Rusty, we are making a program. Bug 🐞A mistake in our instructions.Telling Rusty to turn the wrong way is a bug.

Move Forward Command ➡️ Move Forward Use this to tell Rusty to move one square forward. Turn Right Command ↪️ Turn Right Use this to tell Rusty to turn to his right side. Turn Left Command ↩️ Turn Left Use this to tell Rusty to turn to his left side. Pick Up Command 🖐️ Pick Up Use this to tell Rusty to pick up an object in his square.