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Robotics: Tico’s garden · Lesson 02 / 06

One step at a time

Tico was told “go there”. But where is there? A square grid helps turn an idea into instructions.

Learning paths6 min

Let's discover together

  1. 1

    On our map, moving forward travels exactly one square in the direction Tico faces.

  2. 2

    Turning left changes direction by a quarter turn without leaving the square. Starting toward the right of the screen, Tico will then face up.

  3. 3

    Read each command in order. Mark the position after each forward move: turning does not count as a forward move.

Map: Tico starts at the bottom left, facing right. The tree is one square right and two up; the fountain is three squares right from the start.
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YOUR MISSION

Predict the destination and number of steps in a sequence with a turn.

Now it's your turn

Discovery workshop

One step at a time

Start: bottom-left corner, facing right. Clear path. Commands: forward 1, turn left, forward 2. The tree is 1 square right and 2 up from the start; the fountain is 3 right.
Build your answers and check when you are ready.
A moment to understand

Why is “go there” insufficient in this program?

I need a hint

Tico only uses the commands and map we described.

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Take it with you

Draw this path on paper and invent another destination. Record the start, direction and every command in the notebook.

At your own pace

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