I can give instructions
This curriculum pack, titled "I Can Give Instructions," is a comprehensive introductory robotics and computational thinking course designed specifically for Grade 1 students (ages 5–6). Over the course of six 40-minute lessons, students transition from physical, "unplugged" activities to programming a physical robot.
The curriculum is divided into two core units:
- Unit 1: Sequencing: Students explore how to provide exact, step-by-step instructions through social and physical activities. They learn to create sequences, understand algorithm basics, and practice debugging using the "Notice–Try–Fix" protocol to find and correct errors.
- Unit 2: Patterns & BeeBot: Students learn to identify repeating units in patterns before moving on to hands-on programming with the BeeBot floor robot. The course culminates in a BeeBot maze challenge, where students must independently plan and execute a program to reach a destination.
Key Features of the Curriculum Pack:
- Comprehensive Materials: Includes six detailed lesson plans, a student workbook with activity and reflection sheets, a teacher guide with differentiation strategies, and formal assessment rubrics.
- Culturally Contextualized: Activities are tailored to the local context in Nepal, using relatable examples such as sequencing the steps to make sel roti or dal bhat, and identifying patterns in Dhaka fabric or Newari window carvings.
- Standards Aligned: The curriculum is mapped to the Nepal CDC standards for Maths, Science, and Nepali, as well as international ISTE Competencies for Computational Thinking.
- Skill Building: Students develop foundational STEM skills, including spatial reasoning, logical ordering, and verbal justification.