Lesson 4: Press the Buttons (Abstraction)

by Dale Loggins

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Subjects: computationalThinking,specialed

Grades: 0

Description: This interactive lesson introduces students to the computer science concept of abstraction in a way that is simple, hands-on, and relatable. Students will learn that pressing one button can make many things happen, and that’s how many devices—including the Root Robot—work behind the scenes. What Students Will Learn: What abstraction means in computer science That one button can run many steps (like a microwave’s popcorn button or a tablet’s brightness button) Examples of abstraction in real life: remote controls, alarm clocks, microwaves, and tablets That programmers can make buttons run a set of instructions That the Root Robot can be programmed to do many actions when one button is pressed Designed For: Students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities Early learners beginning to understand how devices work Special education classrooms and inclusive technology instruction Why You’ll Love It: Uses real-world, familiar examples Supports key computer science ideas through clear visuals Helps students understand programming logic without complex code Prepares learners for building and running simple programs with the Root Robot