Bee-Bots – getting started
Suggestions for introducing Bee Bots in the Primary Curriculum. General principles are discussed and some student example videos are included.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 1-2 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Professional learning |
| Format | Document |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI2P01
Investigate simple problems for known users that can be solved with digital systems
AC9TDI2P02
Follow and describe algorithms involving a sequence of steps, branching (decisions) and iteration (repetition) |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Robotics and drones |
| Keywords | Programming, Robotics, Coding, Bee bots, Beebots, Bee-bots |
| Organisation | FUSE |
| Copyright | 2015 Laura Barker. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
Related resources
-
A matter of style
In this lesson sequence, students using the Zen Garden website reflect on criteria for effective design.
-
Google CS First: Storytelling
CS First: Storytelling guides students to use block-based coding in Scratch projects through a series of themed activities.
-
Baringa State Primary School: Implementation of STEM
Baringa PS uses a cross-disciplinary approach that integrates STEM disciplines around relevant contexts (ie a problem, question, product or issue).
-
Parramatta Marist High: Building a programming mindset
Kelly Bauer explains how video games are the starting point for Year 7 students at Parramatta Marist High to learn about coding.
-
Torrens Valley Christian School: New subject at Year 10
Fiona Clayton describes how their Year 10 Digital Technologies subject has had an impact on numbers opting to go on and study in this area.