We have made it through our tour of the initial planets and are now outside of the asteroid belt. It's time to visit the gas giants in our solar system- Jupiter and Saturn! We will not be able to find a solid surface to land on and collect materials; therefore, we are going to collect materials from Ganymede, Jupiter's Moon, and Saturn's rings.

Learning Objectives

-Learn and apply the coding concept of Boolean logic operators in conditionals
-Test and debug code
-Embrace a coding mindset

Let's venture further out into the solar system! However, we must stop at our very Moon and then Mars. Robots were sent to explore the surface of both Earth's Moon and Mars, but they are not working exactly right. Your mission to go find out what is going on with these robots!

Learning Objectives

-Use an effective debugging process
-Test and debug code
-Embrace a coding mindset and stay persistent when coding

Your Minecraft space training is complete and it's time to head to space! Your first stop is Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun. When you have completed your mission on Mercury, you will go to Venus. The advanced space technology of Minecraft will keep you safe as the Agent explores these planets for you. You will be collecting some materials from each of the planets.

Learning Objectives

-Follow coding instructions to solve puzzles without visual support
-Use operators, conditionals, and while loops in programs
-Test and debug their code
-Embrace a coding mindset

In this lesson, students will explore the Minecraft Space Center! They will experience their first day of space explorer training. Students will review the coding concept of repeat loops and then expand their knowledge by learning about while loops and conditional statements.

Learning Objectives

-Reinforce the use of the coding concept of repeat loops
-Learn the function and use of new MakeCode blocks for the Agent
-Utilize the new coding concepts of while loops
-Utilize the new coding concept of conditionals

Throughout the sessions, students delved into the captivating world of coding fundamentals and honed their skills in Minecraft's Animal Research Center (ARC). They mastered loops, nested loops, and conditionals, using them creatively to complete tasks and test their code. Embracing a coding mindset, they engaged in critical thinking and debugging to create efficient solutions. As an integral part of ARC, students embarked on missions to protect and care for animals in different habitats, learning about the challenges faced by these creatures due to human influence. Now, the time has come for an assessment to reinforce their knowledge and accomplishments

Here is the world file for the assessment lesson: https://education.minecraft.net/world/01ef64da-e6e6-4e8c-a0d6-93192ccb549b?loaded=yes

Welcome to lesson eight of the CS and IT Curriculum for 3-5th grade students. This is part two of the previous lesson, so you will not need to redownload the files if you still have them. However, if you need them, you will find an overview of the lesson below and a link to download the resource files at the bottom of this description. Simply click the link to download the Zip file and then extract it.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

-Apply loops and nested loops in coding to accomplish tasks
-Effectively test and debug code (if needed)
-Foster a coding mindset

🏫 Guiding Ideas:
As part of the Animal Research Center (ARC), we aim to correct misinformation about animals. In the Gray Wolves lesson, we address the misunderstanding surrounding the gray wolf population, which has suffered due to fear and hunting. With progress encroaching on their habitat, we must help humans better understand wolves to reduce confrontations.

🎒 Student Activities in Gray Wolves Lesson:
1️⃣ Secure the Chicken Coup
2️⃣ Moving the Sheep
3️⃣ Hazing
4️⃣ Clearing the area

📚 Performance Expectations:
Reinforce concepts learned by asking students:
1️⃣ What does the Agent detect block do?
2️⃣ What is a conditional?
3️⃣ What is it called when we repeat code over and over?
4️⃣ TRUE OR FALSE: The Agent can hold its own inventory.

📝 Formative Assessment:
Use these questions to gauge students' understanding of the lesson's concepts. A printable version is available in the educator's guide. Together, let's code with purpose and contribute to the well-being of gray wolves! 🐺🌳

Supporting Files: https://epsilonlearners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gray-wolves_2800.zip

Welcome to lesson seven of the CS and IT Curriculum for 3-5th grade students. You will find an overview of the lesson below and a link to download the resource files at the bottom of this description. Simply click the link to download the Zip file and then extract it.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

-Apply loops and nested loops in coding to accomplish tasks
-Effectively test and debug code (if needed)
-Foster a coding mindset

🏫 Guiding Ideas:
As part of the Animal Research Center (ARC), we aim to correct misinformation about animals. In the Gray Wolves lesson, we address the misunderstanding surrounding the gray wolf population, which has suffered due to fear and hunting. With progress encroaching on their habitat, we must help humans better understand wolves to reduce confrontations.

🎒 Student Activities in Gray Wolves Lesson:
1️⃣ Secure the Chicken Coup
2️⃣ Moving the Sheep
3️⃣ Hazing
4️⃣ Clearing the area

📚 Performance Expectations:
Reinforce concepts learned by asking students:
1️⃣ What does the Agent detect block do?
2️⃣ What is a conditional?
3️⃣ What is it called when we repeat code over and over?
4️⃣ TRUE OR FALSE: The Agent can hold its own inventory.

📝 Formative Assessment:
Use these questions to gauge students' understanding of the lesson's concepts. A printable version is available in the educator's guide. Together, let's code with purpose and contribute to the well-being of gray wolves! 🐺🌳

Supporting Files: https://epsilonlearners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/gray-wolves_2800.zip

Welcome to lesson six of the CS and IT Curriculum for 3-5th grade students. You will find an overview of the lesson below and a link to download the resource files at the bottom of this description. Simply click the link to download the Zip file and then extract it.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

-Utilize loops and nested loops in coding to accomplish tasks
-Effectively test and debug code
-Cultivate a coding mindset

🏫 Guiding Ideas:
At the Animal Research Center (ARC), we take on the vital task of helping animals find safe habitats. In this lesson, a panda seeks refuge in a town amidst expanding human development. Students must gently guide the panda out of the town, relocate it, and safeguard its new habitat.

🎒 Student Activities in Panda's Protected Habitat:
1️⃣ Secure the Area
2️⃣ Bamboo Border
3️⃣ Bamboo Hideaway
4️⃣ Make it Pretty

📚 Performance Expectations:
Reinforce concepts learned by asking students:
1️⃣ What is the name of the block used for making loops?
2️⃣ What is a nested loop?
3️⃣ TRUE OR FALSE: Knowing the sequence of events before building a loop is essential.
4️⃣ What is the difference between a repeat loop and a conditional loop?

📝 Formative Assessment:
Use these questions to gauge students' understanding of the lesson's concepts. A printable version is available in the educator's guide. Together, let's code with purpose and create a thriving panda habitat! 🐼🌿

Supporting Files: https://epsilonlearners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pandas-protected-habitat_2793.zip

Welcome to lesson five of the CS and IT Curriculum for 3-5th grade students. This is part two of the previous lesson, so you will not need to redownload the files if you still have them. However, if you need them, you will find an overview of the lesson below and a link to download the resource files at the bottom of this description. Simply click the link to download the Zip file and then extract it.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

-Master loops and conditionals in coding to complete tasks
-Effectively test and debug code
-Foster a coding mindset

🏫 Guiding Ideas:
As our journey continues in the Animal Research Center (ARC), we find ourselves in the Arctic, investigating a report of a baby polar bear separated from its family. Melting glaciers due to rising temperatures pose challenges, making survival difficult for polar bears. Using coding skills, we embark on a mission to rescue and safeguard these precious creatures.

🎒 Student Activities in Polar Bear Rescue:
1️⃣ Locate the Cub
2️⃣ The Great Chasm
3️⃣ Higher Ground
🌟 Bonus Activity: Separated Family

📚 Performance Expectations:
Reinforce concepts learned by asking students:
1️⃣ What does the Agent Detect block do?
2️⃣ What is a conditional?
3️⃣ What is it called when we repeat code over and over?
4️⃣ TRUE OR FALSE: The Agent can hold its own inventory.

📝 Formative Assessment:
Use these questions to gauge students' understanding of the lesson's concepts. A printable version is available in the educator's guide. Together, let's code with purpose and make a difference in the Arctic! 🐾❄️

Supporting Files: https://epsilonlearners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/polar-bear-rescue_2792.zip

Welcome to lesson four of the CS and IT Curriculum for 3-5th grade students. You will find an overview of the lesson below and a link to download the resource files at the bottom of this description. Simply click the link to download the Zip file and then extract it.

🎯 Learning Objectives:

-Master loops and conditionals in coding to complete tasks
-Effectively test and debug code
-Foster a coding mindset

🏫 Guiding Ideas:
As our journey continues in the Animal Research Center (ARC), we find ourselves in the Arctic, investigating a report of a baby polar bear separated from its family. Melting glaciers due to rising temperatures pose challenges, making survival difficult for polar bears. Using coding skills, we embark on a mission to rescue and safeguard these precious creatures.

🎒 Student Activities in Polar Bear Rescue:
1️⃣ Locate the Cub
2️⃣ The Great Chasm
3️⃣ Higher Ground
🌟 Bonus Activity: Separated Family

📚 Performance Expectations:
Reinforce concepts learned by asking students:
1️⃣ What does the Agent Detect block do?
2️⃣ What is a conditional?
3️⃣ What is it called when we repeat code over and over?
4️⃣ TRUE OR FALSE: The Agent can hold its own inventory.

📝 Formative Assessment:
Use these questions to gauge students' understanding of the lesson's concepts. A printable version is available in the educator's guide. Together, let's code with purpose and make a difference in the Arctic! 🐾❄️

Supporting Files: https://epsilonlearners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/polar-bear-rescue_2792.zip