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Goal

Integrating Cubelets, modular robots, in my classroom can significantly enhance student achievement by promoting hands-on, inquiry-based learning that supports the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Majority of my students perform at a high level, demonstrating mastery in math and science. Cubelets will provide my students an opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the standards. As my students design and build functioning robots using Cubelets, they engage deeply with key STEM concepts such as logic, engineering, and computational thinking. This active learning approach helps solidify understanding, leading to measurable gains in proficiency, particularly in math and science. Furthermore, Cubelets accommodate diverse learning styles and encourage experimentation, which can boost confidence and motivation—two key drivers of academic success.  

 

Category

Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

Cubelets modular robots support Florida 4th grade science standards on energy and motion by providing hands-on, inquiry-based experiences that help students explore how energy causes motion (SC.4.P.10.2) and how objects move in different ways (SC.4.P.12.1). By connecting Cubelets like the Battery, Drive, and Sensor blocks, students can build robots that respond to stimuli such as light or distance, allowing them to observe how energy creates change. Rearranging the cubes also lets students investigate different types of motion—straight, zigzag, spinning, or varying speeds—based on design and input. These activities encourage experimentation, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of key science concepts through engaging STEM learning.
In addition, Cubelets can support Florida 4th grade math standards by helping students apply mathematical concepts like measurement, geometry, problem-solving, and data analysis in a hands-on, engaging way. As students build and test robot configurations, they can measure distance, speed, and time (MA.4.M.1.1), analyze patterns in robot movement (MA.4.AR.3.1), and explore geometric concepts like angles and symmetry (MA.4.GR.1.1). They can also use logical reasoning and mathematical language to predict outcomes, record results, and interpret data from experiments. These activities make abstract math concepts concrete and support critical thinking aligned with Florida’s B.E.S.T. math standards.
I plan to use Cubelets in numerous ways in my classroom, with multiple different groups of students. In one lesson, students will have robot races where they explore how energy causes motion and apply measurement and data analysis to compare robot speeds. And in another lesson, I intend to have students build a robot that reacts to light helping them to understand how energy causes motion and explore different movement patterns. I will also have them build a simple robot to observe how a battery provides energy and how it converts electrical energy into motion. The learning opportunities Cubelets can provide my students are endless. 

 

Benefits to my students

Cubelets will make the learning in my classroom active and student centered. This will lead to better retention and increased proficiency across math and science standards. I will evaluate its benefit to my students through rubrics with robot builds, STEM journal reflections, observation checklists during demonstrations and performance on their science and math assessments.  

 

Budget Narrative

To supply these learning opportunities, I would need to purchase the following items for my classroom. The Boundless Builder pack is a full set of Cubelets. The 5 Cubelets pack includes five robot blocks, brick adapters, one Bluetooth hat for remote control and a micro-USB charging cable. The Battery Cubelet provides the energy needed to make the robots spin, drive and squawk. This would be an additional battery to provide the ability to build additional robots. The Brightness Hat is a sense Cubelet that detects light and darkness, enabling the robots to react to environmental changes such as sunlight or shadows. If purchased, so I can provide students with these learning opportunities, they will be more likely to retain information on energy and motion, along with measurement and data collection. As a result, they will demonstrate improved performance on assessments and class presentations. 

 

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