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Bee-Bot
Bee-Bot are exciting new robots designed for use by young children. These colorful, easy-to-operate, and friendly little robots are a perfect tool for teaching sequencing, estimation, problem-solving. Ideal for helping kids understand cause & effect, directional language & early programming, the robotic bee can carry out 40 consecutive commands—including moving forward & backward & turning left & right. 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. The Kit comes in 2 parts: 1 Bee-Bot with charging cord, users guide and hanger to keep mats flat in a box, and 1 Bee-Bot Mat sent in poster tube. Lesson Plan Booklet book separately (600435)
Resource Guide
Includes 1 Bee-Bot, 1 Mat, & 1 set of Command Cards
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Blue-Bot
Blue-Bot and TacTile Reader. The new Bee-Bot robot with a Bluetooth connection. Use the buttons on the back to program Blue-Bot just like Bee-Bot. Connect Blue-Bot to your tablet or PC via Bluetooth, using free apps, and program Blue-Bot remotely. Please note: Blue-Bot Floor Robot is compatible with any iPad with version 3.0/4.0+ EDR / BLE Bluetooth i.e. iPad3 and later. Blue-Bot offers all the features of Bee-Bot while also introducing remote control. The TacTile Reader introduces remote programming without the complications of apps and tablets and makes learning to code a direct, hands-on experience.
Kit Contains 2 parts: In Part One - 1 Blue-Bot with charging cord, 44 Command Cards, 1 User's guide and hanger to keep mats flat in a box, 1 TacTile Reader, Charging Cord, 25 Blue-Bot command tiles (Copy 1 has 50 command tiles), 1 User's Guide and laminated sheet. In Part Two - 1 Blue-Bot Mat sent in poster tube.
Resource Guide
Includes 1 Blue-Bot, 1 Mat, 1 set of Command Cards, & Tactile Reader
Related Items
Bee-Bots Lesson Plan Booklet1 Lesson Plan Booklet - Comes with CD, Bee-Bot Lessons provides suggestions for utilizing Bee-Bot in every part of the K-2 curriculum.
What is Blue-Bot?
Make your own Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot mat
Details
Grade Level: Primary, Elementary
# of Bee-Bot Kits Available: 6 (Includes 1 Bee-Bot, 1 Mat & 1 set of Command Cards)
# of Blue-Bot Kits Available: 3 (Includes 1 Blue-Bot, 1 Mat & 1 set of Command Cards)
Content Area: All
Subject: Coding, Problem-solving, Directional language
Educator Resources
Bee-Bot Ideas at Tinker Studio
Using Bee-Bots in the Classroom - Free Video at Teachers Pay Teachers
Bee-Bot Jackets - Several Free Downloadable Jackets for Bee-Bot from Primary Treasure Chest
Bee-Bot Mats - Several Free Bee-Bot Mats from Primary Treasure Chest
- Bee-Bot & Blue-Bot Command CardsDo you need an extra set? Download and print these.
- Getting Started with Blue-Bot AppInstructions from Terrapin for using the App available for iOs or Android to program and control the Blue-Bot.
- Bee-Bot & Blue-Bot Start & Stop SquareCreate an infinite number of challenges for students using just the Start & Stop Square. Print these and place under the mat.