Coding Success
Resource Bank
Coding Success is a free programme designed to bring the excitement of coding and robotics into your classroom. It’s perfect for teachers in England, Scotland, and Wales who want to engage students aged 8-14 and prepare them for the future.
Fully funded by:
Earthquake Rescue
For assistance with downloads or general enquiries, reach out at codingsuccess@smallpeicetrust.org.uk.
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Knowledge is Power
Earthquake Rescue
The CODING SUCCESS 1: Earthquake Rescue lessons prioritise workability. Tailored to fit any teaching style and student need, they offer distinct learning paths for beginners and advanced learners. While aligned with national coding standards, these lessons emphasise personalised challenges, ensuring every student progresses optimally.
Click the ‘Download Essential Resources’ button to access essential materials like the Gatsby framework, certificates, and teacher evaluation forms.
Our Projects
Lesson 1:
Earthquake Simulator
Dive into the world of coding with the SPIKE™ Prime app. Discover the foundational concepts and set the stage for the upcoming lessons
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Lesson 2:
Explore and Communicate
Beginner:Â Learn to program a robot vehicle, mastering its movement and turning capabilities using word blocks.
Advanced:Â Enhance your robot vehicle’s movement and turning skills using word blocks, complemented by the gyro sensor for more precise navigation.
Lesson 3:
Search and Rescue
Beginner:Â Delve into programming a colour sensor and an additional motor. Introduce yourself to the concept of variables to store and manipulate data.
Advanced:Â Elevate your programming skills by integrating a colour sensor, an extra motor, and harnessing the power of Boolean expressions alongside variables.
Lesson 4:
Pipeline Problems
Beginner:Â Control and master the functionalities of both a colour and a distance sensor using word blocks, enhancing the robot’s environmental awareness.
Advanced:Â Transition into the realm of text-based programming with Python, focusing on the capabilities of a distance sensor to interpret surroundings.
Lesson 5:
Tsunami Situation
Beginner:Â Tackle challenges and solve problems using word blocks, applying the coding knowledge you’ve acquired.
Advanced:Â Dive deeper into problem-solving, employing Python as your programming tool to devise solutions.
Lesson 6:
Mission Complete
Assess the knowledge gained throughout the course, reflecting on the coding skills acquired and the real-world applications of these competencies.
Next Steps:
FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE
Teachers, introduce your students to the FIRST® LEGO® League Masterpiece, a transformative STEM challenge for ages 9-16. This competition not only sparks curiosity about real-world themes but also equips them with essential future skills.
For students
Choose your Coding Success route
Beginner
The ‘Beginner’ plan (B) is designed for pupils who are new to coding or who are building their confidence
Intermediate
The ‘Intermediate’ plan (I) is designed for pupils who have some experience of coding and are ready for more challenge
Advanced
The ‘Advanced’ plan (A) ‘ is a more challenging route, designed for pupils who are looking for an experience of coding using Python
Coding Success is delivered
in partnership with
