Sunday 15 July 2012

Technology: Bee Bots

 


 




Bee Bots are programmable floor robots that can be integrated into most key learning areas.

In my Robotics Club, students program their robots to follow a specific route on floor maps.
We incorporate text types, HSIE and scientific concepts and maths into lessons.

These are some intruction cards I have put together for groups of students when using the Alphabet and City Bee Bot mats:


 




Bee Bots offer a fun and different approach to problem solving and critical thinking. They are able to perform up to 40 commands, move in 90 degree increments, and have light and sound capabilities.

The use and potential of Bee Bots in the classroom is limitless, and the students just LOVE using them!




I found and made heaps of Bee Bot mats at Sparkle Box.
I love Sparkle Box - there are thousands of resources for every KLA, and the best part? They’re free!


Click here to print off Sparklebox robot mats.




Apple has a Bee Bot App for iPhones and iPads in the classroom, click here to download. 








Below is a sample evaluation sheet I had my students fill out on completion of their time in a cocurricular lunchtime Bee Bot Club:


 






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