Ready, Set, Robot!

Ready, Set! Series

Computer science for grades 4-11

A series of unique coding and technology experiences in your classroom!     

The Ready, Set... Computer Science programs are designed for everyone, from students who think coding might not be for them to students who already love the computer sciences. As an extra treat, Spark’s resident robo-dog, Flint, will visit to inspire and celebrate!

Available to schools within a 50KM radius of TELUS Spark Science Centre.

  • 1 DAY | GRADES 4-9
  • $395 PER CLASS

Ready, Set...Code!

A full day of coding fun, where students learn the foundational elements of block or python code with computational thinking and logic exercises. They will create an interactive computational artifact with cross-curricular connections and work with hands-on robotics or micro-controllers. A great option for teachers who want a quick introduction to coding in their classrooms.
Ready, Set...Code has a minimum booking of three residencies within the same week.

Classes may include up to 30 students.

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  • 4 DAYS | GRADES 4-9
  • $995 PER CLASS

Ready, Set...Robot!

Students get an introduction to the inspiring world of coding, technology and robotics through a motivational project-based experience. Classes will participate in a series of coding and robotics workshops that expands their understanding and level of comfort with basic coding concepts. The week will consist of exploring the connections between hardware and software, foundational concepts within coding languages, coding literacy, de-bugging code and the design process – all directed towards a final project that students will present on the last day of the week-long residency.
Ready, Set...Robot includes 18 hours of instruction, adaptable to your class schedule.

Classes may include up to 30 students.

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  • GRADES 10-11
  • $250 per class

Ready, Set…A.I.

each your students to utilize the world of Artificial Intelligence in this engaging, 1-period workshop! Students will explore how machine learning works and learn how to use prompt engineering to harness the power of generative AI to enhance their own learning experience. Along the way, they’ll dive into the crucial ethical considerations surrounding this new technology. Designed for any Grade 10 or 11 students —no prior tech or coding skills needed.

Ready, Set, A.I. has a minimum booking of 2 classes per day.

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  • two periods | Grades 10-11 
  • $295 per class 

Ready, Set…Robot Lab

Get ready for a hands-on coding experience in this dynamic 2-period workshop! Students will dive into the world of Python programming and learn how to read and adapt code from popular open-source platforms like GitHub. They’ll then take control of a robot, programming it to carry out an experiment that calculates real-world physics concepts like displacement, velocity, and acceleration.

Perfect for Grade 10 Science or Grade 11 Physics students, this workshop brings coding and physics to life, with no prior coding experience required. Students will leave not only with a deeper understanding of key science concepts but also with the skills to navigate programming basics and open-source collaboration.

Ready, Set, A.I. has a minimum booking of 2 classes per day.

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Curriculum Connections 

4CS – Students examine and apply design processes to meet needs.

Design processes and feedback

Understanding of an algorithm

Producing design artifacts

Understanding how good design solves complex problems

5CS – Students apply design processes when creating artifacts that can be used by a human or machine to address a need.

Creation of computational artifacts

Creating algorithms and translating into code

Using block-based coding languages

Using loops in an algorithm

Understanding design process factors

6CS – Students examine abstraction in relation to design and coding and describe impacts of technologies.

Applying abstraction including identifying important information, generalizing patterns, and removing unnecessary details.

Simplifying complex tasks

Identifying sequential, conditional (if then and if then else) and iterative (loop) computations.

Understanding the impact of computers, coding, and technology

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