Exploring Robotics and Commands

Teacher Learning Plan Curriculum Mapping Student Devices

This module involves guiding students through the exploration of robotics using Bee-Bots. The lessons are designed to progressively build students' understanding of commands and sequencing. Encourage hands-on participation and group activities to foster problem-solving and collaborative skills. Remember to recap previous lessons to reinforce learning. The module concludes with students applying their skills to trace digital numbers, reinforcing number recognition and programming.

Explore the Course

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Bee-Bot Basics: Forward and Backward Fun!	Quiz	Challenge
Twist and Turn: Bee-Bot’s Lateral Moves	Quiz	Challenge
Flower Power: Planting with Bee-Bots	Quiz	Challenge
Bee-Bot's Bloom Hunt: Finding Flowers	Quiz	Challenge
Square Dancing: Drawing Shapes with Bee-Bot	Quiz	Challenge
Number Tracer: Bee-Bot’s Digital Path	Quiz	Challenge

Bee-Bot Basics: Forward and Backward Fun!	Quiz	Challenge
Twist and Turn: Bee-Bot’s Lateral Moves	Quiz	Challenge
Flower Power: Planting with Bee-Bots	Quiz	Challenge
Bee-Bot's Bloom Hunt: Finding Flowers	Quiz	Challenge
Square Dancing: Drawing Shapes with Bee-Bot	Quiz	Challenge
Number Tracer: Bee-Bot’s Digital Path	Quiz	Challenge

Curriculum Mapping

See exactly how this course maps to official curriculum specifications

NCCA STE Education Specification (2025)

Curriculum Area

Outcomes

Nature of STEM

S1.1.1

Living things

S2.1.1 S2.1.2 S2.1.3

Materials

S3.1.1 S3.1.2

Energy and forces

S4.1.1 S4.1.2 S4.1.3

Technology

S5.1.1 S5.1.2

Engineering

S6.1.1

The curriculum does not include official reference codes for individual learning outcomes, so we have assigned a code scheme to make it easier to identify and track coverage.

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

Master the operation and programming of Bee-Bot robots.
Develop understanding of directional commands and sequencing.
Apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills in coding activities.
Enhance spatial awareness and collaborative skills through group activities.
Reinforce number recognition and sequencing skills in the context of programming.

Learning Outcomes

Master the operation of Bee-Bot, including forward and backward movements.
Understand and execute lateral movements with Bee-Bot, including turns and changes in direction.
Apply directional commands and sequencing to perform tasks such as planting flowers using Bee-Bot.
Enhance programming skills and understanding of sequencing through activities like guiding Bee-Bot to a specific location.
Develop spatial awareness and problem-solving skills by programming Bee-Bot to draw shapes and trace numbers.

What You'll Need

Required Equipment

Equipment used in some of the lessons in this course. Items can be shared among students.

Bee-Bots

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