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Sphero Computer Science Foundations Course 1
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Cover of spiral bound book of Computer Science Foundations Course 1.
Person holding tablet to scan a QR code with STEM robotic ball to the side.
Spread of Course 1 STEM activity instructions with robotic ball and tablet.
Sphero Computer Science Foundations Course 1

Sphero Computer Science Foundations Course 1

SKU: 990-0471

Computer Science Foundations (CSF) is a supplemental, standards-aligned curriculum designed to be taught in the classroom alongside our Sphero BOLT robot. By the end of course 1, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with the draw canvas and know how to use block programs to manipulate lights and sounds, and create loops and conditionals.

  • 24 lessons in a printed teacher guide book
  • Aligned to NGSS, CSTA, TEKS and various international and state standards
  • Includes a perpetual license to all digital student facing materials and content
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$199.99

Objectives & Themes

In Course 1, students will demonstrate proficiency with the Draw Canvas and know how to use block programs to manipulate lights and sounds and create loops and conditionals.
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"A" in STEAM

You guessed it, we’re talking about the Arts. Using Sphero robots, students will use the Draw and Block Canvas to paint, write poetry, compose music, and dance.
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Shapes & Numbers

As students progress to programming with blocks, they’ll learn how to connect numbers in equations, play dice games, design guessing games, and create their own figure skating routines.
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Nature

Students will use their polycarbonate robotic ball to understand the natural world by mimicking the movement of animals, programming a school of fish, and modeling sleep patterns.
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Student facing instructions and pre-loaded blocks for every activity.

Teachers can access every lesson in the Sphero Edu app by scanning the QR code or by navigating to the CS Foundations tab under ‘Activities’ in the app. Teachers can then assign individual lessons to each student’s Workbook. Many lessons have pre-loaded blocks so students can start coding right away.
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