Fall is here! The leaves are changing, and it’s a great time to bring exciting fall-themed STEM activities to your classroom or home. Ozobot, the cool coding robot, offers a fun way to mix seasonal activities with important STEM learning. Let’s explore some awesome Fall STEM activities using Ozobot that kids of all ages will love.
Why Use Ozobot for Fall STEM Activities?
Ozobot is perfect for fall STEM learning because:
- It’s hands-on: kids learn by doing, which means Ozobot is a great fit for active learners.
- It teaches coding: students pick up basic programming ideas easily.
- It sparks creativity: users can come up with their own solutions to problems.
- It works for everyone: whether you’re in elementary, middle school, or high school Ozobot has something for learners of every level.
Now, let’s jump into our favorite Fall activities!
1. All About Apples
What you need: Evo robot, Apple Catcher, Colored Paper (red, yellow, and green), Timer, Activity Sheet, Blockly Editor
Did you know that right now is the best time to harvest apples? In this lesson, students will use their Ozobot Apple Catcher and Ozobot Blockly to catch as many apples as they can!
What kids learn: Students will demonstrate programming skills by writing code to move Ozobot in the desired direction to collect apples. Students will classify apples by color to create a bar graph and show further understanding by making comparisons and analysis of the data.
2. Monster Mash Off
What you need: Two Evos per group, Half of a 3’ X 5’ index card per student, markers, Ozobot Blockly, Tape, Ruler
Choreograph a dance for your Ozobot Monster and rival another student in a Monster Mash Dance Off!
What kids learn: Students will gain a deeper understanding of coding with creativity and precision by developing a program for Ozobot to run a dance-off with another student.
3. Ozobot Trick or Treat
What you need: Evo robot, Color Code Markers, Pencil, Crayons, Costume Page, Date Sheet, Trick or Treat Map
One of our most popular lessons in the library, this Halloween-themed STEM lesson helps Ozobot go trick-or-treating! First, students will plan a path to decide which houses Ozobot will visit, then they will gather data to solve math operations to determine the amount of candy Ozobot will receive.
What kids learn: Students will use Color Codes to program their bot to move around a neighborhood map and visit multiple houses in thirty seconds. Students will collect data about the sequence their bot follows to go trick or treating. Students will solve addition, multiplication, or division problems to determine the amount of candy collected.
4. Spooky Halloween Adventures
Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve got some great activities to get into the spirit:
- Explore our Halloween-themed lessons for more spooky STEM fun.
- Read our Spooky Season OzoThings blog for creative Halloween ideas.
- Check out our October Lesson Spotlight for featured Halloween activities.
- Try some STEAM Lessons in the Kitchen for Halloween to mix cooking with learning.
5. Spooky Patterns
What you need: One Evo robot per group, Color Code Markers, Activity Sheet, Glue Stick & Scissors
In this lesson, students take Ozobot through a spooky trail they’ve programmed with their own Halloween patterns! One student will build a pattern, then the other student will need to build the repetition of the pattern. Together they can code Ozobot to follow that pattern on the trail.
What kids learn: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of creating and labeling patterns by following a Color Code key to create a spooky trail for Ozobot.
Growing STEM Skills with Ozobot
Fall-themed STEM activities with Ozobot are a great way to get kids excited about learning. These activities don’t just teach coding and robotics – they help young minds solve problems, be creative, and develop a love for learning.
The secret to good STEM teaching is making it fun and relatable. With Ozobot and these Fall activities, you’re setting up a learning adventure as colorful and exciting as the season itself.
Ready to bring Fall STEM fun to your classroom or home? Check out Ozobot’s robots and accessories and resources to start your autumn STEM journey today!
