PreK-6
VEX 123 is a programmable robot designed to introduce young children (ages 4-7) to STEM, computer science, and computational thinking through interactive and engaging activities. It features three distinct programming methods: touch-sensitive buttons on the robot, physical coding cards with the VEX Coder, and a block coding app with VEXcode V5.
The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set combines colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch. SPIKE Prime continuously engages students through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level.
The LEGO Spike Prime can be checked out for an entire school year. Please contact Susan Anderson – sanderson@aisd.net for more information.
Sphero Mini is a tiny programmable robot the size of a ping pong ball. Equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, this educational robot is more than a mini robot toy. Sphero Mini is the perfect entry into robotics for beginners! Just like its bigger sibling the Sphero Bolt, it is powered by…
The indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners to the fundamentals of computational thinking while encouraging open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as students build custom mazes and solve puzzles. indi offers both an unplugged programming experience using color tiles as well as a simple coding option using the Sphero Edu Jr.…
Sphero BOLT is a programmable robot ball that you can drive and code, providing endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning. Bolts are advanced yet approachable, allowing users to learn programming through hands-on activities. The Bolt is packed with plenty of programmable sensors including a compass, light sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, motor encoders,…
Version 1: The BBC micro:bit version 1 (v1) is a small, programmable computer designed to introduce young people to coding and electronics. It features a variety of built-in components, including: 25 programmable LEDs, two buttons, an accelerometer, a compass, a temperature sensor, and a light sensor. It also has Bluetooth and USB connectivity, allowing for…
MaKey MaKey lets you transform everyday objects into computer interfaces. … It’s a little USB device you plug into your computer, and you use it to make your own switches that act like keys on the keyboard: Make + Key = MaKey MaKey! It’s plug and play. No need for any electronics or programming skills.
The MeeBot is a great introduction to STEM learning. Program it using the Jimu app or Apple’s Swift Playgrounds. Use the Jimu app’s intuitive programming function to devise an endless sequence of actions or you can use Swift to write your own code to configure and control MeeBot. Students can watch the robot come to…
Dash is a programmable robot that makes coding fun for students in grades 1-5! Targeted at teaching creative problem solving, coding and robotics, Dash allows for every student to develop fundamental STEM principles and 21st-century skills. Students send commands to the robot to move it, light it up, and have it detect the world around…
Similar to a Bee-Bot, the Blue-Bot is a clear robot, allowing students to view the hardware within. In addition to the command buttons on the robot, it has Bluetooth capability, which allows it to connect to the Blue-Bot app. The Blue-Bot helps students understand cause and effect, directional language(forward, backward, turning left and right), and…