Ozobot’s are tiny robots that help teach “codes” by following colored lines on paper, called OzoCodes. It helps bring coding from the virtual world into the physical one. Using markers and coloring out little dashed codes that reflect various changes in speed, direction, tricks, and even point counters for challenges. The kit comes with various challenges to teach OzoCodes letting kids fill in the codes to let the robot navigate mazes.
Age Level: 8+; 3rd-12th grade
Group Size: 12 up to 24 working in pairs.
Time: 4+ hours. Allow time to experiment on how the robots work, then allow time to create challenges and code robots.
Applications: Computer Coding, Technology
Kit Contents
- 12 Ozobots with chargers
- Instruction guides with lesson plans
- Educators Guide which includes lessons and design challenges
Pierce County 4-H
3602 Pacific Avenue
253-798-7160
extension.wsu.edu/pierce/4-h
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