Activities:
Your Robot Mouse can be a great tool for teaching about logic, sequencing,
and problem solving—the very basics of computer coding and programming.
Try setting up a maze with blocks or other toys on a tabletop or floor, and
program Jack to make it to the end. Also, try creating tunnels or other
obstacles for Jack to navigate through or around using nearby items, such as
pillows or books. Since Jack moves 5” (12.5 cm) for every forward or backward
movement, plan out your maze carefully!
After you’ve sent Jack through your maze, experiment with different paths and
routes, varying the mazes’ lengths and numbers of obstacles each time. Predict
how many programming steps it will take to reach the end of the maze. Did
you predict correctly? How many inches in total did Jack move (remember:
each move is equal to 5 inches)? Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the
total length of the maze. Keep building, estimating, measuring, and learning!
For even more fun…
The Robot Mouse is a great way to bring early coding lessons to life! For a
more complete introduction to coding basics, look for our
Robot Mouse
Coding Activity Set (LER 2831)
. This deluxe set includes a programmable robot
mouse (Colby), a fully customizable maze board with walls and tunnels, and
activity cards with 20 preset mazes! Jack is the perfect complement to this
comprehensive set: pit Jack against Colby in a race to the cheese, or work
together with a friend to navigate the challenging mazes. It’s everything you
need for a crash course in coding!
Battery Information
Installing or Replacing Batteries
WARNING! To avoid battery leakage, please follow these instructions
carefully. Failure to follow these instructions can result in battery acid
leakage that may cause burns, personal injury, and property damage.
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