Summary

Students will be introduced to the Bee-bot and will learn what it can do. They will also be introduced to the concept of an algorithm.

Lesson

Meet the Bee-Bot

• Today you will be working in groups.
• Meet the Bee-Bot. Pick it up and discuss what you can see. Look at the buttons, colours, eyes and wheels. Experiment with the Bee-Bot on the floor.
• What did the Bee-Bot do when the different buttons were pressed?
• What sounds did it make?
• Discuss what each of the buttons is for. Ask your teacher if you need further help.

What is an Algorithm?

• Watch the video below.
• How do you draw a square? This set of instructions is called an ‘algorithm’.
• Enter these instructions into the Bee-Bot and press “Go”.
• Observe the Bee-Bot. Did it move in the shape of a square?
• Can you make the shape of a rectangle?

Surfaces

• Do you think the Bee-Bot would work on the following?
  • Carpet
  • Tiles
  • Grass
  • Concrete
• Can you explain why?
• Can you think of another surface the Bee-Bot wouldn’t work on?

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