Learn to code through storytelling!
Learn to code through storytelling!
Using simple coding programmes, your students will guide Ember the Robot Dragon through a series of challenges.
Your group can protect Ember’s castle by creating and de-bugging programmes to defeat monsters and guard the treasure, before writing and coding an adventure of their own.
Curriculum links
Key stage 1 and reception
Mathematics
Working scientifically
- Computing
- English
- Working scientifically
Students will learn
What computer programmers use coding for
How to code a robot dragon by creating and debugging programmes
How to use logical reasoning to guide a robot dragon through a series of challenges
School trip prices
We allow a ratio of 1 adult to every 5 children for most groups. Additional adults over this ratio will be charged. In the case of SEN groups, we may offer further free adult support on request – please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Teachers and adult helpers go FREE!
Workshop price
£110 per class (max 36)
Science Centre visit add-on
£6.95 per pupil
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