Gain a broader understanding of how coding and robotics can fit into your everyday teaching of STEM, and how to integrate Technology, Computer Science, and Engineering into your Math, Science, and ELA lessons. This PD introduces the self-paced online lessons from Exploring Robotics and no-assembly-required Scribbler S3 robot that can make teaching coding a breeze. Find out how this STEM Lab can be taught virtually or in-class. By the end of this session you will be ready to use the Scribbler S3 Robot to engage grade 5-7 students in CS/STEM.
Scribbler S3 robot draws (a pen inserts in center), dances, plays music, flashes lights, avoids objects, follows lines, and uses sensors. Students discover coding, then compete in a dance contest, race, maze, and help save the day as an emergency ambulance! Girls and boys delight in block-based coding with Scribbler robots. Students will use math to draw amazing things (like Fibonacci spirals), convert measurements, learn about energy, force, motion, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Standards alignment: CSTA, NGSS, ISTE, Math, ELA.
Time to complete: 2 hours presentations (+ 1 hour lesson plan assignment)
Who this is for: Educators in grades 5 to 7 (classrooms, maker spaces, or clubs).
Skills you will gain: Introduction to Coding, Robotics, Engineering Design, and teaching Integrated STEM with a robotSuggested Materials: (if you are doing the hands-on activities)
A Scribbler S3 robot (may be available from lending library)
Scribbler Curriculum Guide book (may be available from lending library)
A device for coding software such as a Chromebook or laptop (Mac or Windows)