Students will practice writing out code in a step-by-step manner and get familiar with debugging.

Set students up for programming success by creating a BeeBot anchor chart!These editable instructions will help students identify their role as planner or driver and set clear expectations of how Bee-Bot is used in computer programming. Tips:Introduce Bee-Bot whole classMake sure students understand the importance of the clear (x) button to erase the previous codealways press clear first to signal a new code (like how a capital letter signals the start of a new sentence) Plan the program in developmentally appropriate steps (some students program one step at a time, while others can program to the end goal)Turn the Bee-Bot off and use it as a game piece to write successful algorithmsHave students write their plan, or algorithm, on a whiteboard instead of using the cardsThe Bee-Bot emulator is perfect for guided practice!   

Students will work in pairs/teams to complete jobs in order to program a Bee-Bot through a grid.

Teachers will be able to use this lesson virtually or in person! This Google Slide deck lesson can also be downloaded as a PowerPoint! Speaker notes are included which make it easy for teachers or substitutes to teach this lesson!Read Aloud: Jabari Jumps*Literacy Objective: *Students will make predictions before and while reading a story. *Students will retell a story using an appropriate beginning, middle, and end. *Students will use evidence from the text to answer questions. *Science Objective: We will be able to identify solids and liquids. Art Objective: We will be able to use different shapes and lines to make a human figure. Hampton Oaks Elementary School (Kari Nugent, Annie Schmidt, Lindsey Bruce, Melissa DiAscro, & Rebecca Fausett)