Tickle Monster Project

Use Tynker’s AI blocks to make a virtual monster come alive! Create a character that responds to hand movements.

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Invite your students to bring a delightful tickle monster to life using Tynker’s AI Pose Tracking library. This block coding activity teaches them to make their virtual monster respond to hand gestures. They’re supported every step of the way with an accessible sample project and tutorial.

A functioning webcam is required for this playful and interactive coding project.

Teacher Notes

Leverage the power of AI to spark imagination in your classroom. With Tynker’s AI-powered Hand Tracking blocks, students will give life to a virtual character that reacts to their hand gestures. Our pre-trained AI models simplify complex technology, making it accessible for young learners. Encourage your students to be inventive and program additional hand-triggered responses to expand their project’s interactivity.

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Standards

CCSS-ELA: : RF.3.4.A, RF.4.4.A, RF.5.4.A, 6-8.RST.3, 6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.7
CCSS-Math: MP.1
CSTA: 1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-12, 1B-AP-15, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-17
CS CA: 3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.17, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.15
ISTE: 1.1.c, 1.1.d, 1.4.d, 1.5.c, 1.5.d, 1.6.b

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Grades	3-8
Programming language	Tynker Blocks
Experience	Beginner
Activity type	DIY Project
Length	50 mins
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