iBlock Objective:

Getting a class pet is an exciting event for students! In this iBlock, students will learn about different class pets, then choose a robot to represent a particular pet. They will also propose a good classroom home for it and design a presentation to convince the class to vote for their idea. If students are convincing, their pet might even be selected!

• Grade Bands: K-2, 3-5
• Primary Focus: Programming
• Secondary Focus: Animal Biology, Ecology
• Additional Foci: Advanced Literacy, Transferable Skills, Social-Emotional Learning
• Suggested Product Category: 3D Modeling (incl. 3D printers, laser & craft cutters), AR/VR, Pre-built Coding Robots, Buildable Robots & Kits, Electronics/Circuitry Kits
• Teq Product Alignment: BirdBrain Finch Robot, BirdBrain Hummingbird Robotics Kit, Cricut, KIBO, KUBO, Modular Robotics Cubelets, Ozobot, UBTECH, Wonder Workshop
• Academic Alignment: Coding, ELA, Robotics, Science
• CTE Alignment: Advanced Manufacturing

An iBlock matches skills to standards (like Common Core or NGSS).

Here is a sample content standard for this iBlock:

Develop questions and participate in shared research and explorations to answer questions and to build knowledge. (NYS Next Gen. ELA: 2W6)

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