3rd-5th, Mbot
3rd-5th, Mbot
Bundle of: 12 I Pricing: $2,495.00
For use in Beginner Learners, grades 3-5, course “Discovery of Robotics” from NextWave STEM.
In this course, beginner learners answer the questions, “What are different types of robots?” and “How do they work?” Students will learn how to code in the mBlockly application and program their own mBot robots.
Skills Overview: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking
Designed for kids to learn robot programming in a simple and fun way. It is an excellent entry-level learning robot toy for kids who want to learn about electronics, robotics, programming from scratch, and solving coding tasks via interactive software and tools.
How it Works: The mBot robot building kit has a user-friendly design that allows kids to build the robot using simply a screwdriver and learn more about electronics, machinery, and robotics components.
Key Benefits: Help students experience STEM through hands-on activities and experimentation while challenging them to think critically, solve problems effectively, and acquire the skills needed to enter STEM-related fields.
Mbot1:
Equipment: 12 x mBot-s robots (includes 12 x LED matrix screens), 50 pack of AA batteries, 12 makeBlock Bluetooth dongles
Technology Required:
4 AA batteries per robot
Hardware - one of the following:
Android device (phone, tablet) to run mBlock OR mBlockly app
iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad) to run mBlock OR mBlockly app
Windows PC to run mBlock PC Windows app with a USB-A port
Mac computer to run mBlock PC Mac app with a USB-A port
Chromebook to run mBlock web version AND mLink web version driver with active, unblocked internet connection and a USB-A port
Software:
mBlockly App
Android device: Android 4.3 or higher
iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad): iOS/iPadOS 10.0 or higher
mBlock 5 App
Android device (phone, tablet): Android 6.0 or higher
iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad): iOS/iPadOS 10.0 or higher
Windows PC: Windows 7 or higher, 64 bit recommended
Mac computer: MacOS 10.12 or higher
Chromebook: Must use mBlock web version and mLink driver
mLink - mBlock web version driver [Chromebook only]
Chromebook: Supports Chrome Extension via Chrome App Store
Mbot2 Variant:
Equipment: 12 x mBot2 robots (includes 12 x bluetooth dongles)
Technology Required:
Charging device with USB-A port for recharging internal battery
Hardware - one of the following:
Android device (phone, tablet) to run mBlock Android app
iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad) to run mBlock iOS/iPadOS app
Windows PC to run mBlock PC Windows app with a USB-A port
Mac computer to run mBlock PC Mac app with a USB-A port
Chromebook to run mBlock web version AND mLink web version driver with active, unblocked internet connection and a USB-A port
Software:
mBlock 5 App
Android device (phone, tablet): Android 6.0 or higher
iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad): iOS/iPadOS 10.0 or higher
Windows PC: Windows 7 or higher, 64 bit recommended
Mac computer: MacOS 10.12 or higher
Chromebook: Must use mBlock web version and mLink driver
mLink - mBlock web version driver [Chromebook only]
Chromebook: Supports Chrome Extension via Chrome App Store
Other Materials Needed: Student worksheets, plain paper