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Tech Mix

INGREDIENTS IN THE TECH MIX

NEW!
​Box 1: Kids Coding Mix
  • 1 Hive Bundle
    • 6 Bee-Bots
    • 1 Bee-Bot Storage Backpack
    • 1 Recharging Docking Station
  • Bee-Bot Accessories
    • 88 Command Cards
      • 16 FORWARD cards
      • 16 BACK cards
      • 16 LEFT cards
      • 16 RIGHT cards
      • 8 PAUSE cards
      • 8 GO cards
      • 8 CLEAR cards
    • 1 Country Road Mat *
    • 1 Card Mat​ *
Box 2: Robot Mix
Formerly part of the Play Mix
  • 3 Sphero robots
    • 3 Orbotix Nubby cover
    • 3 Sphero chariots
  • 1 Dash & Dot Wonder Pack
    • Dash & Dot robots
    • Building Brick connectors pack
    • Accessory pack, with xylophone
  • 5 Osmo Genius Kits
  • 5 Makey Makey kits + alligator clips and wires​
Box 3: LEGO Robotics Mix - Beginner
Formerly part of the Brick Mix​
  • 8 LEGO WeDo 2.0 Sets **​
Box 4: LEGO Robotics Mix - Advanced
Formerly part of the Brick Mix​
  • 4 LEGO WeDo 2.0 Sets **
  • ​2 Mindstorms EV3​
* If you plan to use the mats, please allow time for them to flatten out.
** LEGO WeDo 2.0 sets require a low energy Bluetooth device or adapter.

USING THE TECH MIX
For all ages coding, try the Kids Coding Mix. Bee-Bots are small robots designed specifically for use by young children. These colorful, bee-shaped robots are instinctive and easy to use. They are a great introduction to coding concepts like sequential thinking, estimation, and problem-solving. Plus, they're FUN!
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For more advanced or adventurous users, try the Robot Mix. Host Sphero chariot races, teach Dash & Dot to solve mazes, solve puzzles and draw with Osmo, and make customized game controllers with Makey Makeys. The elements in this Mix will make coding, engineering, game design, learning numbers and letters, and creating music and art accessible and entertaining. Everything comes in one box.

Request Box 4: LEGO Robotics Mix 1 - Beginner for hands-on software-based STEM programs, Box 4: LEGO Robotics Mix 2 - Advanced for designing and building STEM projects
USING THE LEGO MIXES
Lego suggests 2 children at each Lego WeDo set; all 12 sets should accommodate 24 children.  Each Lego WeDo Set requires 2 AA batteries (so you would need 24 AA batteries to use all 12 sets). Each Lego Mindstorms EV3 set requires 6 AA batteries.

Both Lego WeDo 2.0 and Lego Mindstorms EV3 require a computer or tablet with the needed software downloaded prior to your program.  Please be sure to allow yourself ample time to prep your devices. Software Requirements: Lego WeDo 2.0 and Lego Mindstorms EV3

PROGRAM IDEAS
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Bee Bot Idea #1
Terrapin Customer Stories: Teaching and Learning with Bee-Bots
Bee Bot Idea #2
Let it Snow, Let it Snow in Louisiana Program
Bee Bot Idea #3
Robotics in Kindergarten Video
Bee Bot Idea #4
5 Bee-Bot Teaching Ideas Video
Sphero
Chariots of Fire
Suggested Apps & Sites
Tips & Tricks
Dash & Dot
Start Here
Suggested Apps & Sites
Osmo
Suggested Apps & Sites
Makey Makey
Suggested Apps & Sites
Diagram - Front
Diagram - Back
*Diagrams from Sparkfun's Makey Makey Quickstart Guide
LEGO Programming Idea # 1
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LEGO WeDo 2.0
LEGO Programming Idea # 2
Programming with LEGO Mindstorms

TECH MIX IN ACTION

Tech Mix #1: Kids Coding Mix
Tech Mix #2 - Robots! Sphero races at Milwaukee's Central Library.
Tech Mix #2 - Robots! Sphero at the Shorewood Public Library.
Tech Mix #2 - Robots! Sphero at the Shorewood Public Library.
Tech Mix #2 - Robots! Homeschool Hands-on Robotics at the North Shore Library!
Tech Mix #2 - Robots! Dash and Dot at the Wauwatosa Public Library's STEM Launchpad event.
Tech Mix #2: Robots! Makey-makey at the Milwaukee Maker Faire.
Tech Mix #2 - Robots! Makey-makey inaction!

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To request this box, please fill out the online form or visit the request page for email instructions.

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