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Engage students in well-designed coding tasks that inspire collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking, co-creation and computational thinking. Along with school-based resources such as Ozobots, Spheros and Makey Makeys, we can now access a new generation of screen-free codable devices available as district-wide kits that support new curricular outcomes, particularly in Science. Check out the details and resources below to find the best fit for your outcomes, then use this signout form to book your 3-week block. Contact Darin with any questions or to book support for brief challenge-based tasks or "makerspace" integration with other curricular projects.
District-Wide Kits for Signout
District-Wide Kits for Signout
"The robot for early learners that is driven by color."
"Speed into STEAM with indi—the most approachable entry-level learning robot for ages 4+. Indi inspires imaginative, play-based learning by empowering kids to design and build their own mazes while creating opportunities for students to learn the basics of coding, solve problems, and nurture computational thinking skills." Kit includes 16 robots with sets of coding tiles.
Suggested tasks
Design and navigate an obstacle course on a grid.
Try the challenge cards, can you find the solutions?
Create a story or retell one that you know.
Beebots (K-2; 12 robots)
Beebots (K-2; 12 robots)
"Bee-Bot is an engaging robot designed for use by young children. This colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robot is a perfect tool for teaching sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, and just having fun!
Bee-Bot sturdy construction and colorful design entice children to put Bee-Bot through its paces. Directional keys are used to enter up to 40 commands which send Bee-Bot forward, back, left, and right." Included in kit are 12 Bee-Bots and 15 literacy and numeracy adventure mats. Sample K-2 Lessons
Suggested tasks
Plan a big day out on the town, including activities and places.
Design and navigate an obstacle course on a grid.
Create a story or retell one that you know.
"Introducing Tale-Bot Pro - the ultimate smart robot that is both cute and intelligent! Featuring a colorful range of command buttons on the top, you can manipulate the robot to walk, draw, sing, dance, speak, and even record! With an Interactive map that provides a seamless learning experience, this robot is equipped to speak 11 languages and offer an interactive environment for coding enthusiasts." Kit of 6 talebots includes activity kits with 11 interactive maps.
"GO-ANYWHERE, DO-ANYTHING PROGRAMMABLE ROBOT: Drive RVR+ right out of the box – no assembly or complicated setup required.
ADVANCED SENSORS: Packed with on-board sensors including a color sensor allowing for accuracy in programming RVR+ to see colors in its environment, a light sensor, IR, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
PROGRAM IT: Use the free Sphero Edu app for programming RVR+ with blocks or JavaScript." Kit consists of 12 rover bots with optional of LittleBits accessory kits.
School-Based STEAM resources (Availability varies by school, check with leadership team)
School-Based STEAM resources (Availability varies by school, check with leadership team)
"Evo Ozobot is a coding robot for the next generation of creators"
Color Codes – Go screen-free and code Evo with markers
OzoBlockly Programming – Code Evo and teach the bot "new tricks"
"Sphero Edu provides a toolset that is unbounded in its potential by weaving hardware, software, and community engagement together. While coding and 21st century skills are necessary, our program also goes beyond code by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities, nurturing students’ imaginations in ways no other education program can."
Invention Kit for the 21st Century
Invention Kit for the 21st Century
"Turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet. It's a simple Invention Kit for Beginners and Experts doing art, engineering, and everything in between."
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