How do you use a Bee-Bot in the classroom?
Students draw a letter card and then program Bee Bot to move to a picture with the beginning sound that matches the letter. Not only are they reviewing the concept of beginning sounds, but then they must problem solve and figure out how to get Bee Bot to the correct picture.
What do you do with bee-bots?
Bee-Bots are a wonderful digital technologies resource to introduce students to coding and computational thinking. The small robot can remember a sequence of up to 40 commands, directing it to move forwards and backwards in 15 cm increments, and to turn 90 degrees left and right.
What do bee-bots teach?
The robot Bee-Bot teaches forms and colors The robot Bee-Bot is designed to be used by the younger children from 5 years old. Its usage is very simple and pleasant. This educational robot teaches children the forms and colors but also to find their way in space.
What is the pause button for on a Bee-Bot?
The pause button is used to add a pause into the code of the Bee Bot, not to pause the bot when it is running. So far the only method discovered for stopping the bot when it is running is to turn it over and turn it off and on again.
How do you use a Bee-Bot mat?
The Bee-Bot card mat is a grid covered with an attached clear plastic sheet. Lift the clear sheet to locate subject images on the grid and then lower it to lock them in place. The grid guides students as they navigate Bee-Bot across the mat to practice and learn each lesson.
How far do bee bots move?
Bee-Bot can accurately move in steps of 15cm, turn in 90° turns, and remembers up to 40 steps!
Do b bots exist?
Bee-Bot is an exciting robot designed specifically 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!
What is a Bee-Bot mat?
The Bee-Bot Card Mat provides the perfect surface for Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot, and is a great tool for implementing Bee-Bot Lessons. The Bee-Bot card mat is a grid covered with an attached clear plastic sheet.
What batteries do Beebots use?
The battery fitted to your Rechargeable Bee-Bot is a replaceable DC 3.7V, 500mAh, Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery.