Summary

Three stations will be set up around the classroom. Students will be creating their own Bee-Bot ruler and estimating the length of things around the classroom. They will race Bee-Bots by rolling a dice and programming it to move forward a number of spaces. They will also be using the Bee-Bot to draw and create patterns.

Estimating and Measuring with a Bee-Bot Ruler

• You will be measuring the length of objects around the classroom.
• Estimate the length of the following:
  • Desk
  • Table
  • Ruler
  • Book
  • Whiteboard
  • Sheet of paper

• Program the Bee-Bot to move the estimated length. A Bee-Bot moves 15cm with every step. Ask your teacher if you need help.

• How far did the Bee-Bot move? Compare your estimation with the object. Were you close?

Ladder Race

• Your teacher will have made a ladder race track for you and your friend to race in.
• Players will take turns rolling the dice and programming their Bee-Bot to move forward that number of spaces.
• Once your Bee-Bot reaches the end, it needs to turn around and race back to the start.
• First Bee-Bot to the end and then back to the start wins.
• Is it likely or unlikely you will roll a 3?
• What about rolling a 7?

Drawing with the Bee-Bot

• Attach the texta to the back of the Bee-Bot so the tip is touching the paper.
• Program the Bee-Bot to draw straight and curved lines.
• Move the Bee-Bot and program it to draw a circle. Create a circular pattern.

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