Welcome to the farm! Today, we are going to help the Harvester, who is in charge of a big farm. She needs our help to pick the crops that are ready to be harvested. Are you ready to join in the fun?
To help the Harvester, we need to use some special blocks. These blocks help us move around the farm and pick the crops. There are two main types of blocks:
In the bottom right corner of the screen, you will see how many crops are available at each spot. If there are more than one, we need to pick the crops multiple times in the same area.
Sometimes, you might see sprouts. These are little plants that are just starting to grow. We won’t know what type of crop they are or how many there are until we run the program. So, our code needs to check what kind of crop is present before picking it.
The sun is shining, and it’s the perfect day to harvest. Let’s help the Harvester collect all the crops and have a great time on the farm!
Remember, farming is not only fun but also important. Farmers grow the food we eat every day. By helping the Harvester, we’re learning how food gets from the farm to our tables. Let’s enjoy this adventure and learn something new!
Farm Map Adventure: Create a simple map of a farm on a large piece of paper or a whiteboard. Use small objects like toy blocks or coins to represent different crops such as corn, lettuce, and pumpkins. Ask the children to use “Move and Turn Blocks” to navigate from one crop to another on the map. Encourage them to think about the shortest path and how many moves it takes to reach each crop. This will help them understand navigation and planning.
Sprout Surprise: Plant a few seeds in small pots or cups and label them as “sprouts.” Ask the children to predict what type of plant each sprout will grow into. As the plants grow, have them observe and record changes over time. This activity will teach them about plant growth and the importance of observation and patience in farming.
Harvest Count: Give each child a small basket and a set of toy fruits or vegetables. Hide different numbers of these items around the classroom or playground. Have the children use “Pick Blocks” to collect the items, counting how many they find in each location. Discuss with them why it’s important to know how many crops are available and how this helps farmers plan their harvests.
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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This is the Harvester. She runs a large farm and needs your help to pick the crops that are ready to be harvested. Use the “move” and “turn” blocks to navigate the harvester from crop to crop. Then, use the pick blocks to collect all of the corn, lettuce, and pumpkins. The bottom right corner will show you how many are available at each spot. If you see more than one, you’ll need to pick the crops multiple times in the same area. Keep an eye out for sprouts! You won’t know what type of crop those are or how many there are until the program is run. So, your code may need to check what kind of crop is present before picking it. The sun is shining, and it’s time to harvest! Let’s get started.
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