"Φθινόπωρο σε pixels: δημιουργήστε τον πολύχρωμο κόσμο σας!"

A pixel art activity that involves math in a funny way.

Coloring and Math:

Give the children the drawing of the robot.

Ask them to look at each part of the robot and calculate how many pixels are needed to color it.

For example: "How many blue pixels do we need for the robot's body?"

As they color, you can incorporate concepts such as:

Addition: "How many pixels have we colored so far? And if we add 5 more, how many will we have?"

Subtraction: "We have 10 pixels for the head. If we color 3, how many will we have left?"

Comparison: "Which part of the robot has more red pixels? The arm or the leg?"

Geometry: "What shape is the robot's eye? How many squares do we need to make it?" Decorating and Imagination:

After the robot is complete, kids can decorate it with extra details like eyes, a mouth, or even a hat.

Encourage children to use their imagination and create a unique robot. 

Activity 1: We use a large Beebot track with a map of Europe. We place small images of European flags at various points on the track. The children will program the Beebot, which carries a dove, the symbol of peace, to travel from country to country, saying the names of the countries for a Peace Journey with flags.

Objective: To connect the flags with the countries and understand the symbol of peace.

Activity: The children will program the Beebot to reach each flag, saying the name of the country and making a brief reference to the concept of peace.

Activity 2: Build a Tower of Peace. We use Lego or other objects to create a tower on the track. Each child will program the Beebot to transport a Lego piece to place on the tower. As the tower grows, the children will discuss how collaboration builds peace

Algorithms are instructions that we must follow to complete a specific task.

An easy and fun activity that can be repeated in many ways is command gymnastics.

This is an unplugged activity, requiring no device or internet connection.

We use large command blocks, which we place on the floor or tape to our classroom blackboard.

The commands are simple and include:

1. the images for the beginning and the end

2. the arrows, with which students are asked to move forward, backward, right or left,

3. the images with the various movements

4. the boxes, which show how many times (repetition) they have to repeat the movement.