Bee-Bots
Bee-Bots (recommended grades K-2)
Programmable crawling bees
Simple directional programming
Records and plays back sounds
How-to info and sample lessons
The See & Say Bee-Bot is a robot designed for use by young students.
Bee Bots are easy-to-operate, and can be used to teach sequencing, estimation, and problem-solving. Bee-Bot See & Say can detect and respond with either a beep or a pre-recorded message when encountering another See & Say Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot.
Each kit contains:
8 See & Say Bee-Bots (4 in each case)
8 blank grid mats (6x4 grid layout)
4 command card decks
2 Push jackets
2 Pen holder jackets
8 USB cables + 2 chargers
Introducing Bee-Bots to Your Class
Check out this video for tips on introducing Bee Bots and programming cards to your students
Check out this video to see Beebots in action in Grade 1 and 2.
Bee-Bot Online
Program a virtual bee to move around a chosen mat on this web based program. Command buttons mirror buttons found on Bee Bots with two additional buttons - Home and Stop.
Additional Resources:
50 Ways to Make the Most of Your Bee Bots (pdf) - TTS Groups good explanation of what they are, getting started, and tips.
CSinSF Bee Bot Lessons - well organized site with good lesson less progression
How to Pack Bee-Bots
Pro Tip: When connected to the charger, red eyes indicate charging needed and green eyes indicate a full charge.
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