Computer Science Foundations (CSF) by Sphero is a supplemental, standards-aligned curriculum designed to be taught in the classroom alongside with Sphero BOLT robots. Almost all the lessons are fully compatible with BOLT+ Sphero’s latest round robot.
By the end of course 3, students will be able to develop complex programs with the Block Canvas and rewrite simple block programs in JavaScript.
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
Specifications:
Printed Educator Guide for step-by-step instructional support
Student-ready lessons, pre-loaded in the Sphero Edu app
24 scaffolded lessons across three themes
45-60 minutes per lesson with handouts
Optional extensions that allow lessons to augment additional class time
One to Two students per Sphero robot and device
Compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, and Kindle Fire
Includes a perpetual license to all digital student-facing materials and content
Device compatibility:
BOLT (all lessons)
BOLT+ (most lessons)
RVR+ (select lessons)
Course 3
Course 3 features three themes: Missions, Navigation and Brain Breakers. Each theme comprises eight lessons. By the end of Course 3, students will be able to develop complex programs with the Block Canvas and rewrite simple block programs in JavaScript.
What's included:
A spiral-bound Course Educator Guide book containing 24 lessons
A unique access code that grants a perpetual license to all digital student-facing materials and content