Robot Turtles
This board game featuring a programmable turtle supports learning about the basic principles of programming. Players move their turtles according to simple directions on instructional cards in order to collect robot jewels.
Additional details
Year band(s) | 1-2 |
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Content type | Tools for learning |
Format | Web page |
Core and overarching concepts | Algorithms |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P01
Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems
AC9TDI2P03
Discuss how existing digital systems satisfy identified needs for known users |
Keywords | Computer programming, Coding, Algorithms, Directional language |
Organisation | Thinkfun |
Copyright | 2013-2014 Robot Turtles LLC. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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