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Aotearoa Labs/STEM Lab/Computer science

Algorithms and programs · Ages 9–12

Turn ideas into instructions.

Solve puzzles with sequences, loops, decisions, data, and careful debugging.

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Learning path

Start with one good question.

Can you program a rover around the rocks?

01

Foundation · 9 min

Program the rover

Build, run, and debug programs across three different rover maps.

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02

Foundation · 8 min

Patterns and loops

Replace repeated commands with a shorter repeat block.

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03

Challenge · 9 min

Make a decision

Use conditions so a program can respond to sensor data.

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Learn by doing

Try it before we explain it.

This local prototype does not save progress. Retry as often as you like— mistakes are part of the lesson.

Computer science · Lesson 01Program the roverStep 1 of 3
Mars sample mapREADY
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Rover Rock Sample

Sequence challenge

Guide the rover to the sample.

The rover starts at the lower-left facing east. Turning changes its direction but does not move it.

Your program0 commands

No commands yet.

Rover report.Build an ordered list of exact commands.

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