Dash and Dot - What is it?
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Dash and Dot are robots that can sense, act and think! Students use block coding on four different iPad apps to control their robots. The durable and child friendly robots are a safe and easy way to encourage STEAM learning in your classroom.
Maker materials can be added such as lego, tape, cardboard and more to transform your robots! Dash and dot also have educational accessories that can be purchased to support art, music and engineering. |
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The Make Wonder website is a perfect place to start for teachers who are looking for inspiration. The teacher page features lessons and curriculum for you to follow, or to adapt and make your own!
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The Dash and Dot show features dozens of lessons and activity ideas made by kids, for kids! This engaging show is a great way to kick off a lesson and share inspiration for your students. Teachers do not have to be afraid about being the "experts". Subscribe to this fantastic channel!
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You are ready to take your robotics further! Check out the classroom resources below that will help you select the right project for your students from beginner to advanced! The rest of this site will feature classroom challenges and resources to help you take your robots to the next level in your classroom makerspace!
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How can I use Robots in my makerspace?
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This video shows a robot created by the military called Big Dog. This robot can function in difficult terrains and dangerous situations where it is unsafe for humans. Could your students invent a robot used to do a job or keep people safe?
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More than just driving your robot around, the makerspace mindset challenges educators to choose robots for their students that encourage and require creativity, engineering and design thinking.
The use of robotics in a makerspace needs to transcend beyond just learning how to use a robot. Robotics is about improving the world in some way. Encourage the exploration of real life problem solving to inspire your student's design thinking. Finally, ensure you have materials to invent with, in addition to the robots themselves. What can they add to, attach, modify and construct with? Having a collection of maker materials will elevate your makerspace with robotics. |
Dash and Dot student challenges!
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