STEM, Coding, and Robots
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Grab ideas and resources to integrate STEM, Coding, and Robots in your class. You will have access to a variety of free ideas and websites, as well as links to some paid resources. Use one thing, or use them all.
As a STEM coach and Instructional Technology Specialist, I support teachers from Pre-K to 12th grade. One of my favorite things to do is to bring STEM to the general education classroom. All students should get the chance to be exposed to high levels of technology integration.
You will find a variety of resources to help you get started with STEM and robotic coding, as well as tips 💡 for the teachers who already know a little.
FREE STEM Cards
Who doesn't love a Freebie! Grab these free and easy STEM cards. These are just a few of what I call "Fan Favorites". Favorite student STEM challenges they keep asking to do.
💡Teacher Tip: You can use STEM cards as station ideas, indoor recess, fast finisher buckets, Maker Space, STEM day, and so much more.
Click HERE to access some free STEM Challenge Cards.
Want even more? Check out more of my STEM resources on my TPT Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/misty-jester-teachertechtips/category-stem-1264145
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Device Related Coding challenges Free
I have learned how to use a variety of robotic devices in my career. If you want to grab some free device challenge cards click HERE. These are devices you might have in your classroom or at your campus. The different challenges go with different kids of robots including, Sphero Bolts, Ozobots, Finch from Bird Brain Technology, Indi Bots, and more.
Integrating robotic technology allows you to increase the level of cognition. You are also using technology application standards when you incorporate computational thinking in your class.
💡Teacher Tips: Many companies that make the robotic devices offer free lessons and learning opportunities for teachers. You might go to those websites first (for the devices you have) and learn how to use the robot and grab free activities from their libraries.
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Hour of Code Choice Board
Computer Science Week and Hour of Code Week are in December and celebrated across the US. This is a great time of year to integrate coding into all classes and grade levels.
I have a ready to go Digital Hour of Code Choice Board that I update each year. This is fun because it has some of my favorite Free coding sites and simulations. This is best designed for 3rd-6th grade students. Check out the whole resource HERE.
💡 Teacher Tip: Google has free coding and ready for you and your students called CS First. You can assign coding challenges to your students. Click here to learn more https://learning.google/computer-science-education-week/
Learn More about Coding
💡 Check out these coding resources for educators. Great free coding resources, guides, and coding sites.