Grade Levels
Compatible Devices
Arduino
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Arduino boards are able to read inputs – light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message – and…
- Arduino sets are available!
Bee-Bot
Bee-Bot is a programmable educational robot and excellent teaching aid for PK-2nd grade students. This educational robot will help children master spatial location and is ideal for helping kids understand cause and effect, directional language…
- Bee-Bot sets are available!
- Bee-Bot Alphabet Bundle sets are available!
- Bee-Bot CVC Bundle sets are available!
- Bee-Bot Numbers Bundle sets are available!
- Bee-Bot Community Bundle sets are available!
Blue-Bot
Similar to a Bee-Bot, the Blue-Bot is a clear robot, allowing students to view the hardware within. In addition to the command buttons on the robot, it has Bluetooth capability, which allows it to connect…
- Blue-Bot sets are available!
- Blue-Bot Alphabet Bundle sets are available!
- Blue-Bot CVC Bundle sets are available!
- Blue-Bot Numbers Bundle sets are available!
- Blue-Bot Animals Bundle sets are available!
- Blue-Bot Shapes/Colors Bundle sets are available!
- Blue-Bot Coins Bundle sets are available!
Code-a-pillar
Code-a-Pillar is a robotic caterpillar. Using straight, left and right segments, students arrange Code-a-Pillar’s segments and watch the caterpillar move accordingly! Set up an obstacle course and add targets.
- Code-a-pillar sets are available!
Cubelets
Cubelets are robot blocks that help teach important problem-solving skills, collaboration, engineering, design, and computational thinking. Cubelets’ unique design makes robot-building simple. Their size and magnetic connections are perfect for users of all skill levels….
- Cubelets sets are available!
Dash and Dot
Dash and Dot are a pair of programmable robots that make coding fun for students in grades 1-5! Targeted at teaching creative problem solving, coding and robotics, Dash & Dot allow for every student to…
- Dash and Dot sets are available!
Jimu Meebot
The MeeBot is a great introduction to STEM learning. Program it using the Jimu Robot app or Apple’s Swift Playgrounds. Use the Jimu Robot app’s intuitive programming function to devise an endless sequence of actions…
- Jimu Meebot sets are available!
LEGO Mindstorm EV3
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 Core Set engages students by providing the resources to design, build and program their creations while helping them develop essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Programming is done by drag-and-drop coding allowing students to build simple programs, and then easily and intuitively build on their skills until they are developing complex algorithms.
The LEGO Spike Prime and Mindstorm EV3s can be checked for an entire school year. Please contact Susan Anderson – sanderson@aisd.net for more information.
LEGO Spike Prime
The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set combines colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch. SPIKE Prime continuously engages students through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level.
The LEGO Spike Prime and Mindstorm EV3s can be checked for an entire school year. Please contact Susan Anderson – sanderson@aisd.net for more information.
Lego WeDo 2.0
LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 is a robotics hardware and software platform that uses LEGO pieces, motors, and sensors for building and coding. The accompanying app includes a variety of hands-on lessons that let students explore…
- Lego WeDo 2.0 sets are available!
MaKey MaKey
MaKey MaKey lets you transform everyday objects into computer interfaces. … It’s a little USB device you plug into your computer, and you use it to make your own switches that act like keys on…
- Makey Makey sets are available!
Micro:bit
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-size computer with a 5×5 display of 25 LEDs, Bluetooth and sensors that can be programmed by anyone. It provides an easy and fun introduction to programming and making –…
- Micro:bit sets are available!
Osmo
Osmo Classroom Kits This Osmo Classroom kit includes three games, each addressing a core area of curriculum. These activities make core subjects — like math (Numbers) and spelling (Words) — relevant and engaging. They also…
- Osmo Classroom Kits sets are available!
- Osmo Coding Bundle sets are available!
- Osmo Coding Jam sets are available!
- Osmo Coding Kits sets are available!
- Osmo Creative Kits sets are available!
Ozobot Evo
Evo by Ozobot is a miniature robot with lights, sound, sensors, and wheels that can be programmed three ways. It’s designed to teach children how to code. Novice programmers can learn to code with Color…
- Ozobot Evo sets are available!
Sphero Bolt
Sphero BOLT is a programmable robot ball that you can drive and code, providing endless opportunities to be creative and have fun while learning. Bolts are advanced yet approachable, allowing users to learn programming through…
- Sphero Bolt sets are available!
- Sphero Bolt w/Golf and City Mat and Activity Cards sets are available!
- Sphero Bolt w/Soccer and Space Mat and Activity Cards sets are available!
Sphero indi
The indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners to the fundamentals of computational thinking while encouraging open-ended, imaginative play-based learning with real-life scenarios as students build custom mazes and solve puzzles. indi offers…
- Sphero indi sets are available!
Sphero Mini
Sphero Mini is a tiny programmable robot the size of a ping pong ball. Equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, this educational robot is more than a mini robot toy. Sphero Mini…
- Sphero Mini sets are available!
Sphero RVR+
Sphero RVR+ is the go-anywhere, do-anything programmable robot designed with a diverse suite of sensors and built for customization. Students can program RVR+ with draw & drive, blocks, or JavaScript or Python. The RVR+ Educator…
- Sphero RVR+ sets are available!