Knock it Down!

Category: Science - Elementary

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Educational Standards that this lesson meets:
ELA Learning Standards
 -3L3
 -3L4
Next Generation Science Standards
 -3-PS2-1
 -3-PS2-2
TEKS - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (Curriculum Standards)
 -112.15.b.2.A
 -112.15.b.2.B
 -112.15.b.2.D
 -112.15.b.2.E
 -112.15.b.6.D

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Knock it Down!
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Sphero Mini Basics

Sphero Mini packs hours of entertainment into a programmable, robotic ball. With LED lights and live sensors, this robot gives students tons of possibilities to be creative. In this session, we’ll discuss the basics of using the Sphero Mini to drive, play games, and even code. We will also discuss activity examples that can be done right in the Sphero app. Let’s get our Sphero Mini robot rolling!

Teq-tivities are helpful strategies, lessons, and activities to jumpstart meaningful learning and engage students - no matter where they're learning from. Our Teq-tivities help educators connect technology skills to pedagogical practices, to ensure that students get the most out of every lesson.

Knock it Down!

In this activity, students will engage in a Sphero Mini driving activity! Students will work on knocking down all the pins as quickly as possible. Students will set up pins in individual spaces across the room, using the Activity Kit materials. Using rails and arches to “protect” the pins, students will determine which setting and speed can knock down the pins with the most force. This will lead into a discussion of motion and force as we engage in a unique activity with our Sphero Mini!