Course Name:
​Blocky Programming and CoDrone Edu Adventures
Class Schedule:
12:00-12:50 Saturdays
Student Age:
Grades 3-5
Teacher: 
Dr. Yuelong Guo

准备好开启一段既刺激又富有教育意义Blockly编程课程吧！在这个课程中，创意与科技的结合将通过无人机碰撞出火花！本课程专为渴望深入了解编程的年轻学生量身定制。
 
想象一下，你可以通过编程控制自己的无人机，让它按照特定的模式飞行，绕过障碍物。使用像Scratch和Blockly这样的平台，你将以既有趣又易懂的方式学习编程。每周，我们都将探索新的概念，将你的想象力转化为现实。
 
这个课程不仅仅是关于编程；它关乎培养解决问题的能力、逻辑思维和创造力。我们使用无人机作为一种引人入胜的工具，以直观互动的方式教授编程概念。对于年轻学习者来说，无人机的实践经验使得抽象的编程概念更容易理解。同时，我们保证在所有与无人机相关的活动中确保最高安全和监管标准。
 
随着课程的深入，我们将覆盖基本的编程原理，如循环、变量和条件逻辑。更激动人心的是，在最后一周，我们将介绍Python编程的基础。这一介绍被设计为通往更高级编程的门户，为学生今后掌握正式的Python编程甚至编程人工智能模型等技能打下基础。
 
通过这个课程，学生们不仅会掌握基本的编码技能，还将培养出探索更复杂编程语言和概念的好奇心和自信心。
 
我们非常高兴能提供这种教育与创新的结合，并期待着看到学生们将创造出什么样的杰出项目。让我们一起在这个科技、学习和乐趣腾飞的旅程中启航吧！

​Prepare to embark on a thrilling and educational journey in our block-based programming course, where creativity meets technology in the most exciting way – through drones! This course is specially designed for young minds eager to delve into the world of coding, offering a unique blend of fun and learning.
 
Imagine controlling your own drone, making it fly patterns, navigate obstacles – all through the power of coding! Using platforms like Scratch and Blockly, you'll learn to program in a way that's both fun and easy to understand. Every week, we'll explore new concepts, turning your imaginative ideas into reality.
 
This course is more than just coding; it's about nurturing problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and creativity. We use drones as an engaging tool to teach programming concepts in a tangible and interactive way. The hands-on experience with drones makes abstract coding concepts easier to grasp for young learners. Also, we ensure the utmost safety and supervision during all drone-related activities.
 
As we progress, we'll cover essential programming fundamentals like loops, variables, and conditional logic. And here’s the exciting part – in the final week, we’ll introduce the basics of Python programming. This introduction is designed as a gateway to more advanced programming, setting the foundation for skills like formal Python programming and even programming artificial intelligence models in the future.
 
By the end of our course, students will not only have fundamental coding skills but also a heightened curiosity and confidence to explore more complex programming languages and concepts.
 
We are thrilled to offer this unique blend of education and innovation and can't wait to see the remarkable projects our students will create. Join us in this adventure where technology, learning, and fun soar to new heights!

Syllabus

• ​Introduction to Blocky Programming

         What is block-based coding?
         Setting up the coding environment
         Basic programming concepts: Sequences and commands

• First Steps in Blocky: Simple Commands

         Understanding the Blocky interface
         Creating basic command sequences
         Simple animations or actions on screen

• Getting to Know the drone

         Introduction to drone
         Safety tips and drone handling basics
         Simple takeoff and landing exercises

• Basic Movements and Control

         Programming drone movements: Up, down, left, right
         Using control blocks in Blocky
         Executing a basic movement sequence

• Loops in Blocky Programming

         The concept of loops
         Building loops for repeated drone movements
         Experimenting with different loop counts

• Drawing Shapes with the drone

         Using loops to create flight patterns
         Programming the drone to draw shapes in the air
         Challenge: Create a square or circle flight pattern

• Introduction to Conditional Logic

         What are "if" statements?
         Simple decision-making tasks with drone
         Programming conditional flight paths

• Exploring Sensors with drone

         Learning about drone sensors
         Gathering and using sensor data in Blocky
         Simple projects: Altitude and obstacle detection

• Variables in Blocky Programming

         What are variables and how do we use them?
         Storing and modifying data in Blocky
         Applying variables in drone operations

• Creating an Obstacle Course

        Planning and designing an obstacle course
        Programming drone to navigate the course
        Group activity: Each student programs a part of the course

• Debugging and Problem-Solving in Blocky

        Identifying and fixing errors in Blocky code
        Troubleshooting common drone issues
        Developing problem-solving skills

• Introduction to Python: Transitioning from Blocky

        Basic differences between Blocky and Python
        Understanding Python syntax
        Writing a simple Python program

• Python and drone: Basic Control

        Controlling drone with Python
        Basic Python commands for drone control
        Re-creating a Blocky program in Python

• Advanced Python: Loops and Conditions

        Writing loops and conditional statements in Python
        Complex flight patterns using Python
        Challenge: Python-based obstacle navigation

• Python Project: Sensor-Based Programming

        Utilizing drone sensors with Python
        Creating sensor-responsive flight behaviors
        Team project: Design a sensor-based mission

• Course Wrap-Up and Future Learning Paths

         Reviewing and discussing key learning points
         Group discussions and feedback
         Celebrating achievements and discussing future coding adventures