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Goal

Our goal is to create positive, engaging, meaningful learning experiences for all students. By incorporating robotics into Math and Science lessons, we are able to deliver instruction in a way that will engage today’s student, while also giving them the opportunity to increase their coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. 

 

What will be done with my students

Ozobot is a rechargeable 1-inch robot that that instantly engages students as it as it moves, lights up, and makes sounds. It can be programmed using just colored markers on white paper or using a free-app that allows for more advanced coding. Ozobot’s simple design allows them to be incorporated into both whole-group and small-group math and science lessons where students collaborate to demonstrate their knowledge of measurement, types of motion, addition, subtraction, and more! The magnetic color code tiles will allow even students who struggle with fine-motor skills and marker use to successfully engage in these cross-curricular STEM activities.
How Ozobot Works video: https://youtu.be/E_ckaSXMS7k
Sample Math Lesson: Ozobot 2D Shape Riddles.pdf
 

 

Benefits to my students

These materials will be shared by the K-2 classrooms, allowing 300 students to engage in collaborative STEM activities that foster creativity, problem-solving and joy for learning. Ozobots will allow students to engage in higher-order thinking tasks that combine real-world 21st century skills with math and science content in a way that is both meaningful and memorable.  

 

Describe the Students

New Heights Elementary is one of the most diverse schools in Pinellas County. New Heights has a large population of ESE, ESOL, and ethnicities. New Heights enrolls 72% economically disadvantaged students. All students have free and reduced breakfast and lunch provided daily. New Heights is part of the Transformation Zone. During the '22-'23 school year, New Heights had a 46% proficiency in Math, an 11% gain from the previous year.
At New Heights, students love hands on science and math projects where they are able to work together and collaborate.  

 

Budget Narrative

I am requesting 6 Ozobot Evo kits which include the robot, charging cable, color code markers, introductory coding activities, and a carrying case. The Ozobot Evo Kits will be used to both accommodate students during whole-group lessons and support students working on small-group center rotation activities.
Item Cost
Ozobot Evo Entry Kit $175

*We will order direct through the company so there is no shipping charge for purchases over $100 and we are tax-exempt
 

 

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