May's Lesson Spotlight 2024 - STEAM activities for students by Ozobot

May Lesson Spotlight

Dive into our fresh selection of spring-themed lessons, seamlessly blending STEAM with discovery and creativity, designed for grades K-5!

Planning the Perfect Picnic

In this lesson, young coders will take charge of programming Ozobot to collect picnic essentials using speed, direction, and special move color codes. Get ready to explore programming concepts while preparing for the ultimate picnic!

Academic Standards: ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects/Topics: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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The Spring Migration

In this engaging STEAM lesson, students will explore the Spring migration of birds to North America. Working in pairs, they will use Ozobots and color-coded commands to simulate the birds’ journey north, focusing on speed and special moves. 

Academic Standards: NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects/Topics: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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LeapBot’s Adventure

In this lesson, students will help LeapBot cross the pond by leaping from lily pad to lily pad using Ozobot’s color sensors and LED lights. To succeed, students will apply their understanding of conditional statements, line navigation, and loop as they move across the track. 

Academic Standards: ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects/Topics: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Pollination Garden

In this STEAM activity, students will create an interactive model of a flower garden to demonstrate how bees pollinate and contribute to plant reproduction. Students will then collect data by observing which flowers are pollinated by various animals, fostering a deeper understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Academic Standards:  NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Level: 2

Subject/Topic: Science

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Bowling with Ozobot 

Striiike! In this activity, students will program Ozobot to navigate the bowling alley and knock over the pins to win the game! Through coding and strategic planning, students will explore concepts of movement, precision, and game design. 

Academic Standards: ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 2-4

Subjects/Topics: Art, Computer Science

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Ozobot’s Trip with Prepositions

In this lesson, students will write a story about their Ozobot going on a trip, using prepositional phrases. Then, they’ll jazz up their storytelling by adding Color Codes and drawings onto a map to show the prepositions in their story.

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Level: 4

Subject/Topic: ELA

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Mission to Mars

In this Mission to Mars lesson tailored for young coders in grades K-2, students will engage in practicing drawing simple lines and experimenting with Color Codes.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects/Topics: Computer Science, Art

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Landform Adventure Race

In this lesson, students will plan an adventure race for Ozobot by identifying landforms and sequencing them on a map. Then they’ll add pictures to the map and use Color Codes to program Ozobot for a speedy 30-second sprint.

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Level: 4

Subject/Topic: ELA

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