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Goal

My goal is to provide students with the opportunity to integrate coding and music utilizing a Dash robot with a xylophone. This process will allow the students to experience the joy of creating their own music utilizing technology leading the students to a world of creativity. 

What will be done with my students

My students will learn how to utilize block coding to program a Dash robot to complete a variety of movement tasks involving lighting up, looking, making sounds and movement The students will then move onto attaching a xylophone to Dash and learn basic programming while in technology lab. The students will then utilize Dash and the Xylophone in music class where they will be able to program specific songs and create their own songs under the guidance of our music teacher, Mrs. Braren. During the course of their learning exploration, the students will work in small groups to meet the challenges placed before them in the coding and musical world. 

Benefits to my students

Throughout this learning exploration, my students will improve their critical thinking skills, communication skills and team working skills, all of which are vital in our ever-changing world. This activity will allow students to expand their knowledge of coding, music and math. Students will begin to understand that all topics integrate in the world; knowledge from one topic can help solve problems with another. 

Budget Narrative

A total of 8 xylophone attachments will allow the students to work in groups of 3 or less allowing for more hands on time for each student. Cost per student is approximately:$1.12 This item will be reused for many years in the future. 

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