Technology & AI
ICT · Seedlings 4–6 · Reception–Y1
Algorithms with Bee-Bots and stories
Can you give a robot instructions?
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What you will learn
- Give and follow a sequence of precise instructions
- Predict what a simple program will do
- Spot and fix a mistake (debug) in a sequence
- Know to tell a trusted adult if something online worries me
Helpful to know first: Follow 2-step instructions
Your next step: DiscoverGo
Discover
Think first: Can you give a robot instructions? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Human robot: guide a friend to the door
- Arrow-card programs on a grid
- Fix the broken jam-sandwich algorithm
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · ICT
Practise — check a common mix-up
Computers understand what you mean even if you miss a step.
A 'bug' is a real insect in the computer.
Apply / Create — Robot Route Card
Write an arrow program that takes a toy from start to treasure on a grid map; test and fix it.
Evidence type: code · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Some arrows
- Developing: Program mostly works
- Secure: Correct program, debugged and explained
- Extending: Uses a repeat or an alternative route
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC (Computing) · KS1 Computing: algorithms
- aligned to CSTA-aligned · 1A-AP-08
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?