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Robotic Curriculum and Activities
Early Childhood Robotics Network links provide access to curriculum units specifically tailored for use with the LEGO® WeDo™, LEGO® RCX, and KIWI robotics kits. However, the powerful ideas they focus on are applicable to any other robotics construction kit and the activities can be easily adapted for use with different materials.
RoboBlockly, gr 4-9 a web-based robot simulation that uses a simple puzzle-piece interface to program virtual Linkbot and LEGO robots. The RoboBlockly curriculum includes student self-guided Hour of Code robotics and coding activities, as well as teacher-led math activities that meet national standards. Teacher’s notes and resource packets for all of these activities are freely available in C-STEM Studio. RoboBlockly can be used with a modern web browser on any computing device, including laptops, tablets, iPads, and smartphones, and it is available in multiple languages.
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Nasa Robot activities
My Robotic Friends Using a pre-defined "Robot Vocabulary" students will figure out how to guide each other to accomplish specific tasks without discussing them first. This lesson teaches children the connection between symbols and actions, as well as the invaluable skill of debugging. "My Robotic Friends" works best as a group activity and includes a teacher workbook for classroom use.
Early Childhood Robotics Network links provide access to curriculum units specifically tailored for use with the LEGO® WeDo™, LEGO® RCX, and KIWI robotics kits. However, the powerful ideas they focus on are applicable to any other robotics construction kit and the activities can be easily adapted for use with different materials.
RoboBlockly, gr 4-9 a web-based robot simulation that uses a simple puzzle-piece interface to program virtual Linkbot and LEGO robots. The RoboBlockly curriculum includes student self-guided Hour of Code robotics and coding activities, as well as teacher-led math activities that meet national standards. Teacher’s notes and resource packets for all of these activities are freely available in C-STEM Studio. RoboBlockly can be used with a modern web browser on any computing device, including laptops, tablets, iPads, and smartphones, and it is available in multiple languages.
Franklin Institute Robot Revolution activities -
Nasa Robot activities
My Robotic Friends Using a pre-defined "Robot Vocabulary" students will figure out how to guide each other to accomplish specific tasks without discussing them first. This lesson teaches children the connection between symbols and actions, as well as the invaluable skill of debugging. "My Robotic Friends" works best as a group activity and includes a teacher workbook for classroom use.
WeDo robotics kit 2.0 (gr. 2-4) LEGO Education for elementary school students at CES today. Just like its predecessor, WeDo 2.0 is meant to introduce students to robotics, engineering and programming, but it’s also meant as a tool for teaching STEM in general.
The set will come with a number of Lego bricks, but most importantly, it includes a Bluetooth Low Energy-based hub that connects to a motor, as well as motion and tilt sensors that are all part of the basic package. On the software side, WeGo uses a drag-and-drop interface for writing basic applications that can connect to the hub and its sensors. video
Jimu is a series of robotics kits for ages eight and up. At first glance, it resembles a Lego Mindstorms set, and it operates under a similar premise—snap interlocking parts together to build a robot, then use a companion app to program your creation. You can follow the instructions and build one of the template models, or you can assemble something completely new—it's entirely up to you. Lego's Mindstrorms series has long since been the king of programmable robotics kits for kids. They aren't always the easiest such kits to use, though. Ubtech thinks it may have something simpler, with its Jimu robot.
LEGO MINDSTORMS Fix the Factory - Learn basic programming and logic skills while issuing commands to help a robot out of a factory maze. Guide written by middle schoolers
KIBO robot kit lets children build their own robot, program it to do what they want, and decorate it. Designed specifically for children aged 4–7, the kit is intended to appeal both to technically minded children and to those who connect more with arts and culture or physical activity.
The set will come with a number of Lego bricks, but most importantly, it includes a Bluetooth Low Energy-based hub that connects to a motor, as well as motion and tilt sensors that are all part of the basic package. On the software side, WeGo uses a drag-and-drop interface for writing basic applications that can connect to the hub and its sensors. video
Jimu is a series of robotics kits for ages eight and up. At first glance, it resembles a Lego Mindstorms set, and it operates under a similar premise—snap interlocking parts together to build a robot, then use a companion app to program your creation. You can follow the instructions and build one of the template models, or you can assemble something completely new—it's entirely up to you. Lego's Mindstrorms series has long since been the king of programmable robotics kits for kids. They aren't always the easiest such kits to use, though. Ubtech thinks it may have something simpler, with its Jimu robot.
LEGO MINDSTORMS Fix the Factory - Learn basic programming and logic skills while issuing commands to help a robot out of a factory maze. Guide written by middle schoolers
KIBO robot kit lets children build their own robot, program it to do what they want, and decorate it. Designed specifically for children aged 4–7, the kit is intended to appeal both to technically minded children and to those who connect more with arts and culture or physical activity.
Robot Simulator Programs
RobotBASIC ( gr. 6- 12) is a multifeatured, general purpose, versatile programming language with an integrated robot simulator. Developed with help from a 33-year education veteran, this free tool for schools, teachers, and students has well over 800 commands and functions. RobotBASIC enables users to simulate a robot with many types of sensors, control a real robot using the wireless protocol, create animated simulations and video games, and handle complex engineering problems. YouTube Video
RoboBlockly, a web-based robot simulation that uses a simple puzzle-piece interface to program virtual Linkbot and LEGO robots. The RoboBlockly curriculumincludes student self-guided Hour of Code robotics and coding activities, as well as teacher-led math activities that meet national standards for grades 4–9. Teacher’s notes and resource packets for all of these activities are freely available in C-STEM Studio. RoboBlockly can be used with a modern web browser on any computing device, including laptops, tablets, iPads, and smartphones, and it is available in multiple languages.
RoboBlockly, a web-based robot simulation that uses a simple puzzle-piece interface to program virtual Linkbot and LEGO robots. The RoboBlockly curriculumincludes student self-guided Hour of Code robotics and coding activities, as well as teacher-led math activities that meet national standards for grades 4–9. Teacher’s notes and resource packets for all of these activities are freely available in C-STEM Studio. RoboBlockly can be used with a modern web browser on any computing device, including laptops, tablets, iPads, and smartphones, and it is available in multiple languages.
Robots
mBot it’s an all-in-one solution for kids and beginners to enjoy the hands-on experience about robotics, programming, and electronics. You can program it with drag-and-drop graphical programming software based on Scratch 2.0 and the magic happens: the robots can follow lines, kick balls and push objects, avoid walls and more. You can also switch from graphical to text-based programming in Arduino mode as it can be coded with Arduino IDE environment.
Raspberry Pi Once students build the GoPiGo, they will learn to program it using Scratch, Python, Java, Node.js and other languages. There are fun, free projects available on our website, like turning it into a remote control car, learning how to program it to do obstacle avoidance through a maze or course, and more.
OzoBots - Comes in two versions - Ozobots original follows marker lines,, kids code the marks to give commands for the Ozobot. Ozobot 2 can do this and you can give it code to direct it. Look at the Ozobot iPad apps, games and puzzle to solve for the Ozobots. Check out the IOS Ozobot app. Ozobot Lesson Library
Ozobot Groove The app comes with built-in dance demos, versatile dance choreography tools, and help resources. Start simple by checking out and loading your Ozobot with built-in demos and downloading dances created by Ozobot community.
Sphero Not only can you play with the robot, but there is a collection of high quality, common core aligned, STEM lessons designed for it as well. At its core, Sphero is a robotic ball that is controlled by an app on your smartphone. More than just roll around on the ground, both in the context of play, and in the context of the classroom. Lessons
Dot and Dash Dash and Dot are a pair of robots from Wonder Workshop with five accompanying apps that help kids program the robots. Lesson plans made to help K-5 educators approach coding with young students. **Getting Started Activities See video in Video section below. article | http://teachers.makewonder.com/ | share tips and tricks, resources, implementation ideas, lesson plans, etc., Teacher Forum.
Root, a miniature robot that drives and draws on classroom whiteboards to encourage social learning and freeform creativity.
Bee-Bot Bee-Bot floor robot. The app makes use of Bee-Bot's keypad functionality and enables children to improve their skills in directional language and programming
Blue-Bot the new addition to the TTS floor robot family. The app enables you to write an algorithm, send it and then Blue-Bot will follow your instructions. There are numerous features, which make writing algorithms both fun and educational.
mBot it’s an all-in-one solution for kids and beginners to enjoy the hands-on experience about robotics, programming, and electronics. You can program it with drag-and-drop graphical programming software based on Scratch 2.0 and the magic happens: the robots can follow lines, kick balls and push objects, avoid walls and more. You can also switch from graphical to text-based programming in Arduino mode as it can be coded with Arduino IDE environment.
Raspberry Pi Once students build the GoPiGo, they will learn to program it using Scratch, Python, Java, Node.js and other languages. There are fun, free projects available on our website, like turning it into a remote control car, learning how to program it to do obstacle avoidance through a maze or course, and more.
OzoBots - Comes in two versions - Ozobots original follows marker lines,, kids code the marks to give commands for the Ozobot. Ozobot 2 can do this and you can give it code to direct it. Look at the Ozobot iPad apps, games and puzzle to solve for the Ozobots. Check out the IOS Ozobot app. Ozobot Lesson Library
Ozobot Groove The app comes with built-in dance demos, versatile dance choreography tools, and help resources. Start simple by checking out and loading your Ozobot with built-in demos and downloading dances created by Ozobot community.
Sphero Not only can you play with the robot, but there is a collection of high quality, common core aligned, STEM lessons designed for it as well. At its core, Sphero is a robotic ball that is controlled by an app on your smartphone. More than just roll around on the ground, both in the context of play, and in the context of the classroom. Lessons
- SPRK Lightning Lab (Sphero) A hub to create, contribute, and learn with Sphero robots.
- 5 Tips for STEM Learning with Sphero Robotics
Dot and Dash Dash and Dot are a pair of robots from Wonder Workshop with five accompanying apps that help kids program the robots. Lesson plans made to help K-5 educators approach coding with young students. **Getting Started Activities See video in Video section below. article | http://teachers.makewonder.com/ | share tips and tricks, resources, implementation ideas, lesson plans, etc., Teacher Forum.
- Teach Wonder
- Explore Dot and Dash slide show
- Teach Wonder Video Playlist
- Dash & Dot Show
- Make Wonder Play Ideas
- Make Wonder Magazine
- The Digital Scoop - Wonder Workshop
- 9 Cool Dash & Dot Projects
- Wonder League Robotics Competition
- Summer Coding Challenge
- Coding and Robotics for K-5 with Dash & Dot
Root, a miniature robot that drives and draws on classroom whiteboards to encourage social learning and freeform creativity.
Bee-Bot Bee-Bot floor robot. The app makes use of Bee-Bot's keypad functionality and enables children to improve their skills in directional language and programming
Blue-Bot the new addition to the TTS floor robot family. The app enables you to write an algorithm, send it and then Blue-Bot will follow your instructions. There are numerous features, which make writing algorithms both fun and educational.
Drones
Flybrix have developed a drone that is reusable even after a crash. It’s very easy to customize and the starter guide includes different types of configurations you can make depending on which Lego blocks you decide to use.
Grants
https://www.stemfinity.com/stem-grants-pennsylvania
https://education.lego.com/en-us/grants-and-funding
http://teacherwiki.makewonder.com/Grants
https://www.stemfinity.com/stem-grants-pennsylvania
https://education.lego.com/en-us/grants-and-funding
http://teacherwiki.makewonder.com/Grants
Tickle app for programming drones and robots
Tynker supports Bluetooth connections to the Parrot Mambo Drone, which permits students to write block-based coding scripts that control the flight path of a drone.
Tynker supports Bluetooth connections to the Parrot Mambo Drone, which permits students to write block-based coding scripts that control the flight path of a drone.
Paralyzed by a stroke, Henry Evans uses a telepresence robot to take the stage and show how new robotics, tweaked and personalized by a group called Robots for Humanity, help him live his life to the full. He shows off a nimble little quadrotor drone, video