Introduction to Sphero Ball and Coding
Training Day: 2 - 3 - 100-minute blocks
Grade Level: 4-8
Unit Overview: Learn to synchronize sphero robots and control their movements with the sphero Edu app. Explore nonstandard measurement, designing with a purpose and using sensors and advanced programming. This training will prepare you for future exploration with sphero. After our visit you will be left with the tools and materials ( including sphero and iPad) to complete other robotics activities with your class.
School Requirements: Provide a work area such as Learning Commons or . Classroom.
Materials and Technology: All materials and technology provided by DSBN Makers
note: You may require a few touch screen devices for follow up activities.
Subject Areas: Science, Technology, Math, Art
Global Sustainability Goals
Dependent on Taking it Further Activity.
Planning and Preparation: Please complete prior to your scheduled training day.
- Connect with Leonard.Aylward@dsbn.org to plan a visit and discuss your taking it further activities.
- Please review the available resources at https://sphero.com/pages/educators
- Select an extension activity from the below link or use our menu of grade appropriate projects at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D3UoyKJkeEFOoWpKIzrPLRaGnzKsmD3cYqnTCegVbrw
- Please make me aware of additional materials you may need for the extension activity
- Taking It Further:
https://sphero.com/
https://stemeducationguide.com/classroom-activities-sphero/
To book this project for your classroom please follow the steps outlined in Make with Makers.