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In Term 3, Kindergarten students explored Push and Pull forces using the Sphero robots.
In Term 3, Kindergarten students explored Push and Pull forces using the Sphero robots.
Spheros are ball-shaped robots that are controlled via Bluetooth using an iPad. If you would like to learn more about Spheros, check out this video from the Sphero creators.
Spheros are ball-shaped robots that are controlled via Bluetooth using an iPad. If you would like to learn more about Spheros, check out this video from the Sphero creators.
Kindergarten students created a simple maze using classroom objects. They then programmed Sphero to navigate the maze. This encouraged the students to use their problem solving skills to work out how to get Sphero from the start of the maze to the end without picking up the robot. They did a fantastic job and loved engaging with the robots.
Kindergarten students created a simple maze using classroom objects. They then programmed Sphero to navigate the maze. This encouraged the students to use their problem solving skills to work out how to get Sphero from the start of the maze to the end without picking up the robot. They did a fantastic job and loved engaging with the robots.
Once the students were comfortable controlling the Spheros, they then explored push forces by programming the Sphero to push through the different coloured paints to create a Jackson Pollock inspired artwork. The students had so much fun watching the tracks and marks left by the Sphero when it pushed through the paint across the paper.
Once the students were comfortable controlling the Spheros, they then explored push forces by programming the Sphero to push through the different coloured paints to create a Jackson Pollock inspired artwork. The students had so much fun watching the tracks and marks left by the Sphero when it pushed through the paint across the paper.
To continue exploring push and pull forces, the students attached mechanisms to Sphero that allowed the robot to push and pull a variety of objects. The students made predictions of which objects they thought would be easier or harder to move and then they used their programming skills to program Sphero to push and pull the objects across the carpet or tables. Students then discussed their findings with their peers.
To continue exploring push and pull forces, the students attached mechanisms to Sphero that allowed the robot to push and pull a variety of objects. The students made predictions of which objects they thought would be easier or harder to move and then they used their programming skills to program Sphero to push and pull the objects across the carpet or tables. Students then discussed their findings with their peers.
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