Lesson Plan

Solving a Simple Maze

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Solve a maze ... from a robot's point of view. In the lesson plan, your scholars build a small, simple maze from cardboard and then find a route from the start point to the finish point. They write an algorithmic process that a robot could use to pass through the maze.

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Instructional Ideas
  • If learners have Internet access at home, assign the optional writing activity as homework
  • Encourage individuals with programming experience to write a computer program for the algorithm
Classroom Considerations
  • Activity requires an assortment of materials
Pros
  • Teenagers will have fun building the maze
  • Teaches algorithmic reasoning, which can be useful in other situations
Cons
  • None