Cover of spiral bound book of Computer Science Foundations Course 1.
Cover of spiral bound book of Computer Science Foundations Course 1.
Spread of Course 1 STEM activity instructions with robotic ball and tablet.
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Sphero Computer Science Foundations Course 1

Sphero Computer Science Foundations Course 1

SKU: 990-0471
Price:
$200

Computer Science Foundations (CSF) is a supplemental, standards-aligned curriculum designed to be taught in the classroom alongside our BOLT robot. Almost all the lessons are fully compatible with BOLT+, Sphero’s latest round 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.

STANDARDS-ALIGNED CS LEARNING: Aligned to NGSS, CSTA, TEKS, and various international and state standards.

PRINTED TEACHER GUIDEBOOK + PERPETUAL DIGITAL LICENSE: A resource-rich guide containing 24 detailed lessons for educators. Includes a perpetual license to all digital student facing materials and content.

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS: Lessons that connect coding concepts to real-world applications, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

ADAPTABLE CURRICULUM: Flexible lesson plans that can be tailored to different classroom settings and student needs.

*Lessons utilizing the BOLT magnetometer and on charger event blocks will not work with BOLT+. Learn which robots work with CS Foundations.

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Device Compatibility

BOLT

BOLT+ (most lessons)

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.
A group of students using the Sphero Draw and Block Canvas to gain a better understanding of the arts.

"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.
A teacher and students work with Sphero robot learning devices to learn about shapes and numbers.

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.
Three students focused on using the Sphero polycarbonate robotic ball to learn about the natural world.

Nature

In this theme, 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.
A group of students using the Sphero Draw and Block Canvas to gain a better understanding of the arts.

"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.
A teacher and students work with Sphero robot learning devices to learn about shapes and numbers.

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.
Three students focused on using the Sphero polycarbonate robotic ball to learn about the natural world.

Nature

In this theme, 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.