A1: Hello Tale-Bot! (K-1)
Description:
In this introductory lesson, students will experiment with the Tale-Bot robot and begin to learn about the functions of each of its buttons. They will also be exposed to the idea of what is meant by “code” or “coding”.
Objectives:
- Describe the functions of each of the buttons on Tale-Bot
- Learn about the importance of coding and programming
- Collaborate with other students as they program a Tale-Bot robot
- Challenge each other to program a sequence of movements for the Tale-Bot to follow
Curriculum Connections Summary:
- British Columbia - Applied Design, Skills and Technology; English Language Arts; Science
- Alberta - English Language Arts; Mathematics; Science
- Saskatchewan - English Language Arts; Mathematics
- Manitoba - English Language Arts; Mathematics; Science
- Ontario - Language; Mathematics; Science
- Quebec - English Language Arts; Mathematics
- New Brunswick - English Language Arts; Mathematics
- Nova Scotia - English Language Arts; Mathematics; ICT
- Prince Edward Island - English Language Arts; Mathematics; Science
- Newfoundland and Labrador - English Language Arts; Mathematics; Science
- Yukon - Applied Design, Skills and Technology; English Language Arts; Science
- Northwest Territories - Applied Design, Skills and Technology; English Language Arts; Science
- Nunavut - English Language Arts; Mathematics
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Hands-on Coding Robot for Early Learners
The screen-free design with command buttons allows the Tale-bot to be appropriate for pre-schoolers and early learners of coding and STEM. The Tale-Bot is a great tool to help teach commands, sequences, and loops, and is equipped with smart interactive technology with instant voice feedback giving the ability to record imaginative storytelling. Tale-Bot is very intuitive to track coding processes and debugging with intelligent indicators for easy learning for pre-schoolers and elementary students.