Lesson 2 - Follow the Eyes

by Dale Loggins

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Subjects: edtech,specialed

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Description: This interactive lesson introduces students to direction and orientation using the Root iRobot’s eyes. Through simple visuals and scaffolded practice, students learn how the direction the robot is facing affects how it moves. What Students Will Learn: Locate the “eyes” on the Root iRobot Understand that the eyes show which way the robot is facing Practice following directions like “move forward” based on which way the eyes are pointing Learn that the same command (like “move forward”) changes depending on which way the robot is turned Connect robot movement to real-life examples using their own eyes and body movement Designed For: Students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities Beginning coders learning about movement and orientation Special education classrooms, 1:1 settings, or small group instruction Why You’ll Love It: Real-life connections to body awareness and spatial understanding Step-by-step visuals with minimal text Clear, consistent examples using the Root iRobot Great for building foundational understanding before block coding