My students need Ozobot robots and chart paper to learn coding skills while mapmaking.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Diaz's classroom raised $577
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My students are 9 & 10 year olds who show perseverance, not only in school, but in their lives. They work hard and hope for a better future, despite the meek circumstances that surround them. They are an inspiration and my motivation to be the best teacher I can.
I teach at a Title I school with a high population of English language learners.
In my classroom, we are a community of learners. A community where I, the teacher, am a resource to my students and a facilitator of learning who guides my students through their journey of discovery, learning & exploration. My students are hungry for knowledge and I want to empower them to become lifelong learners. I want to give them the skills they need to pursue knowledge long after they've left my classroom.
My Project
Ozobots are miniature robots that help students learn about coding through play! This lesson will fit into a larger unit on reading and making maps.
In the lesson, students will create maps of their neighborhoods using the Ozobot's language; once done, they will have an Ozobot traverse their map!
Ozobot reads color combinations. Students will use markers and chart paper to create a path of their neighborhood. They can design the map so that at certain important locations, the Ozobot will do something flashy; for example, outside their apartment the Ozobot will spin, or next to their favorite park, the Ozobot will rapidly flash its lights. They will have to create their path so the Ozobot turns at the appropriate times and makes its way from one point to another.
In this lesson, students will further develop spatial awareness skills, gain valuable practice creating a map, and learn STEAM concepts in a hands-on way. I am so eager to try this lesson with my students! I know they will love it!! After this lesson, we will continue to use the Ozobots for enrichment on a regular basis. There are many other awesome applications!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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