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Bee-Bot® Dinosaur Mat
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Helping to Support Teaching and Learning
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Interactive Learning
This mat makes programming lessons exciting by bringing pre-historic explorations to life, directly enhancing Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot learning experiences through its interactive and enjoyable design.
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Educational Design
The mat directly integrates science with programming by featuring detailed illustrations and labels of various dinosaurs, enhancing children's understanding of prehistoric life.
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Durable Construction
Constructed from hard-wearing materials, this mat withstands the test of time and the energy of a lively classroom, providing a dependable resource for exploring prehistoric times through programming.
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Curriculum Aligned
Facilitates the development of programming skills in Key Stages 1 and 2, directly aligning with UK curriculum objectives through engaging content, thereby enhancing teaching effectiveness.
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Key Stage 1 Computing
Children directly apply Key Stage 1 computing objectives by programming Bee-Bot or Blue-Bot to navigate across the mat, enhancing their skills in creating and debugging simple programs.
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Overview
Enhancing children's learning through combining programming with prehistoric exploration, the TTS Bee-Bot Dinosaur Mat aligns with UK computing curriculum objectives for Key Stage 1 and 2. It serves as a dynamic tool for teaching problem-solving skills, basic programming concepts such as sequence, selection, and repetition, while also familiarising children with dinosaurs and their habitats.
As a robust resource, it withstands regular use in the classroom, ensuring long-term engagement. It supports teachers in introducing children to coding in a fun, interactive manner, making complex concepts accessible and engaging.
Furthermore, the mat aids in teaching about prehistoric times, bridging the gap between computing and science. It becomes a vivid canvas for children to explore prehistoric worlds, enhancing their learning experience and encouraging curiosity about the past through the lens of technology.
Supports the National Curriculum
Computing, Key Stage 1
Create and debug simple programs.
Computing, Key Stage 2
Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems and solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
Geography, Key Stage 1, Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
Use simple compass directions and locational and directional language, to describe the location of features and routes on a map.
