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Go to Activity One in this book

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Make an Animated Holiday Card using Scratch

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Make an Animated Holiday Card using Scratch

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Hour of Code Scratch Holiday Card | Guide for Teachers

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Hour of Code, Scratch, ScratchEd, Harvard Graduate School of Education, code, kids

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Offline coding activity using a few symbols

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How to Train your Robot © Nikolaos Michalakis 2012 - For educational use only Materials needed The Robot Language Dictionary One pencil and paper per kid (for kids to write programs and hand them to their robots). An obstacle course A basketball Instructions Object :Your mission is to write a ...

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work on Android too

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to read

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Computer programmer Grace Hopper helped develop a compiler that was a precursor to the widely used COBOL language and became a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy.

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I have the one set of laminated cards we used last time if you would like to borrow them

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The binary magic trick is a set of 6 cards with numbers on them. You show the cards to someone and have them secretly choose a number and then select all of the cards that contain that number. Using your magic powers, you can easily figure out which number they have chosen.

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But can simulate on computer

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Hour of Code with MIT App Inventor | Explore MIT App Inventor

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App Inventor is a free, cloud-based service that allows you to make your own mobile apps using a blocks based programming language. You access App Inventor using a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari). With these beginner-friendly tutorials, you will learn the basics of programming apps for Android devices.

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Scott's Binary Clock: A free binary clock for your windows desktop

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Scott's Binary Clock is a free desktop gadget for your windows desktop that displays a clock in binary format. Photorealistic LEDs and backgrounds are used. Also supports transparent background.

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I will have these 2 set up in the technology room or the media center for kids to try

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A Real Robot that you can Program and control with the iPad

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A Real Robot that you can Program and control with the iPad

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#BEYONDCODE

This is our program for success.

Sphero Edu is a STEAM-based toolset that weaves hardware, software, and community engagement to promote 21st century skills. While these skills are absolutely crucial, our edu program goes beyond code by nurturing students' creativity and ingenuity like no other education program can.

Hardware

Simplicity and durability are a big part of what makes our products successful in the classroom - they're easy to use, built to last, and packed with potential.

Community

The Sphero Edu program is far more than just educational robots - it's a thriving community of over 3 million coders, makers, and learners who create and share inspiring content every day.

Software

The Sphero Edu app features hundreds of unique STEAM activities and programs that provide students with unlimited opportunities to explore, discover, and create.

Computer Science Foundations is a supplemental, standards-aligned curriculum designed to be taught in the classroom with our robots. Across 3 courses and 72 lessons, teachers and students will explore STEAM principles through creative coding.

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Content

Sphero Edu's standards-aligned STEAM activities can be teacher-led or self-guided so discovery can continue beyond the classroom. The activities are designed for all ages and skill levels so students can grow with them.

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OVERVIEW

Sphero Products

Our products have different specs, functions, and features. Click Compare Products to learn more and decide which one works best for your educational goals.

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Sphero Mini

Our smallest app-enabled robot ever is fun to drive and ready to code. Explore multiple driving modes, play games, or program with draw, blocks and text.

SPRK+

Designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and invention through connected play and coding, SPRK+ is far more than just a programmable robot.

BOLT

With a striking 8x8 LED matrix and advanced sensors, the Sphero BOLT app-enabled robot provides endless opportunities to learn and create.

RVR

RVR is Sphero's revolutionary take on the programmable robot -- drivable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors, and built for customization.

Specdrums

Specdrums are app-enabled rings that turn colors into music with a simple tap. Make the world your instrument and create music anytime, anywhere.

Computer Science Foundations

Computer Science Foundations is a supplemental, standards-aligned curriculum designed to be taught in the classroom alongside Sphero robots. Each STEAM-based lesson allows teachers and students to learn and grow together. If you've been looking to integrate CS content into your STEAM classroom, look no further.

The Sphero Edu App

The Sphero Edu app is the backbone of our education program. Learn to code, program your robot, create or run STEAM activities, and share your work with the community.

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The Sphero Edu ecosystem is compatible with nearly any device.

Start with Sphero.
Grow with Sphero.
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Learn to program like a pro. Designed for learner progression, the Sphero Edu app allows you to program your robot 3 different ways.

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Beginners can draw paths for their robot to follow.

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Intermediate coders can drag and drop blocks.

3

Pros can write text programs using JavaScript.

SPHERO EDU ACTIVITIES

On. Start. Program.

Sphero Edu activities are STEAM-centric and designed to inspire your creativity. Navigate a maze. Program a painting. Mimic the solar system. Design a boat. Have a dance party...the only limit is your imagination.
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‍Explore activities aligned to NGSS, CCSS, and various state standards to breathe new life into your school curriculum, or use them as a collaboration tool in clubs, makerspaces, enrichment programs, and more.
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Computer Science Foundations is a supplemental, standards-aligned curriculum designed to be taught in the classroom with our robots. Across 3 courses and 72 lessons, teachers and students will explore STEAM principles through creative coding. If you've been looking to integrate CS content into your STEAM classroom, look no further.

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SPECDRUMS EDU

The school bell's not the only ring in the classroom. Tap into Edu with Specdrums, our app-enabled musical rings. Click here to find activities, resources, classroom kits and more.

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Sphero Edu by the numbers

Let's break it down.

Who uses Sphero Edu?

- 20K+ Education Institutions - Schools, libraries, makerspaces, museums, and more.
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- 40K+ Educators - Administrators, teachers, tech directors, and more.

- Millions of students worldwide

What makes Sphero Edu?

100 Sphero Programs
- Our Edu team has created 100 (and counting) draw, block, and text activities that you can try with your Sphero robot or modify to make your own.

Over 2000 Educator-Added Activities
- Learn from the best. These creative coding activities have been developed and deployed by elite educators all over the world.

3 million+ Community-Added Programs
‍- Our users are always coming up with new and exciting STEAM-themed programs...connect your robot and give one a run.

FEEL THE LOVE

Welcome to the Community

YOU are what makes Sphero Edu great. We've watched as superstar creators, makers, teachers, and learners run with our robots in ways we never could have imagined. What began as a grassroots movement on social media has evolved into a thriving community of passionate users who share their inspiration and success with Sphero Edu in the classroom and beyond.

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THE ROAD TO CODE

Hit the ground rolling.

Getting Sphero Edu up and rolling in your classroom is simple. Follow our Road to Code to learn more about implementation strategies, tips, and the benefits of introducing your students to code.

SPHERO HEROES

Are you a
superstar educator?

Sphero Heroes is a Sphero Edu ambassador program designed to recognize and celebrate the great work of pioneering teachers around the globe. To date, we've recruited 50+ educators who are using Sphero robots to transform education in their classrooms and beyond.
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As we continue to expand this program, our aim is to build a worldwide community where teachers collaborate to inspire and excite the next generation of creators.

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BEYONDCODE Sphero Edu is a STEAM-based toolset that weaves hardware, software, and community engagement to promote 21st century skills. While these skills are absolutely crucial, our edu program goes beyond code by nurturing students' creativity and ingenuity like no other education program can.

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Optional activities you can try

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Click the link then click View Original if you need more info

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Translate binary code into words and

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Free Binary Translator | Translate Binary Code to Text - BinaryTranslator.com

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Convert text to binary, decimal to octal, binary to hexadecimal & vice a versa online with BinaryTranslator.com binary converter online for free. Now, it's easy to convert text (ASCII) to binary with our tool. Use & Get.

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Fun addition practice!

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With Numbers

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With Lighted Dots

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Fun video - how is email sent by the computer?

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Unplugged: The show. Part 3: Binary numbers - Email

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This video shows an entertaining way to introduce Computer Science to school students. For the first part in the series, see http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=voqghyZbZxo --- For the next part, see http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=GUqle9RE3Y8 For more information, see http://csunplugged.org

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The Queen of code

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As a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy, Hopper worked on the first computer, the headed the team that Harvard Mark 1. And she created the first compiler, which led to the creation of COBOL, a programming language that by the year 2000 accounted for 70 percent of all actively used code. Passing away in 1992, she left behind an inimitable legacy as a brilliant programmer and pioneering woman in male-dominated fields.

Hopper's story is told in "The Queen of Code," directed by Gillian Jacobs (of " Community" fame). It's the latest film in FiveThirtyEight's " Signals " series.

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As a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy, Hopper worked on the first computer, the headed the team that Harvard Mark 1. And she created the first compiler, which led to the creation of COBOL, a programming language that by the year 2000 accounted for 70 percent of all actively used code.

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Give directions to draw an object

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Create a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. Get stuff done with or without an internet connection. Use Docs to edit Word files. Free from Google.

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Students take on roles as parts of the computer See http://bit.ly/1SkIQXo or:

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The purpose of this activity is to give the students a basic sense of how computers work by having them act out a simple computer simulation.

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Develop a robot arm using common materials. Students will explore design, construction, teamwork, and materials selection and use.

Age Levels:

8 - 18

Learn design concepts.

Learn teamwork.

Learn problem solving techniques.

Learn about simple machines.

Anticipated Learner Outcomes

design concepts

teamwork needed in the design process

impact of technology in manufacturing

Students design and build a working robotic arm from a set of everyday items with a goal of having the arm be able to pick up a Styrofoam cup. Working in teams of three or four students, the students explore effective teamwork skills while learning simple robot mechanics.

Teacher Resource Documents

Student Worksheets

Student Resource Sheets

Alignment to Curriculum Frameworks

Curriculum alignment sheet is included in PDF.

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Develop a robot arm using common materials. Students will explore design, construction, teamwork, and materials selection and use. 8 - 18 Learn design concepts. Learn teamwork. Learn problem solving techniques. Learn about simple machines.

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Give directions to a human robot

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How many lines of code can you create?

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Try these apps on your iPad! Websites too.

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using Scratch and MakeyMakey

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Try out different programming games on the computer at code.org in your classroom or in the Media Center

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The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials are available in over 45 languages for all ages.

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Play this video

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ENGLISH Computer Science Unplugged - Part 1 Binary - 2005

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http://csunplugged.org (2005 version) See also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz7dLWvi2w0 for binary counting explained in the CSUnplugged Show.

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Activity

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Bitmaps are a way of encoding black and white images using binary numbers. A '0' is used to represents a white square in the image and a '1' is used to represent a black square.

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Human Robot Programs