Infrared Secrets 

(Part 1 of 2)

The bots are buzzing with secrets! In this STEM lesson, students will use Ozobot Blockly to program multiple Ozobots to pass on messages, with LED lights flashing as they share and deliver secrets throughout the day. It’s a fun way to practice coding and teamwork!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 6-8

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Infrared Secrets 

(Part 2 of 2)

Students program Ozobots using Blockly to pass secrets, with each bot changing a message along the way. They’ll explore how easily communication can get mixed up and lead to misunderstandings, all while practicing coding skills!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 6-8

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Girls Innovating Change

In celebration of International Women’s Day, students will learn about young innovator Gitanjali Rao and her incredible achievements. Students will then use Evo and Ozobot Blockly to come up with their own innovative ideas, showing that you’re never too young to make a difference!

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 2-6

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Follow the Rainbow

In this St. Patrick’s Day STEAM lesson, students will use Ozobot Blockly to program Evo to follow the rainbow and find the pot of gold! They’ll need to ensure Ozobot stays on the path, moves forward, and rotates to get to the prize.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Engineering/Tech, SEL/Digital Citizenship

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Who Can Find the Pot of Gold?

Can your students break the code to find the pot of gold? In this St. Patrick’s Day STEAM lesson, they’ll use Ozobot Blockly and Ozobot’s line-following sensors to navigate the path and uncover the treasure!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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The Spring Migration

Every spring, billions of birds migrate to North America in search of food and nesting spots. In this STEAM lesson, students will work with a partner to guide their Ozobots north, mimicking real-life migration using speed and special move color codes!

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Soccer Challenge Mat Lesson 2: Passing with Purpose

Dive into the art of passing with Ozobot! In this STEAM activity, students will use Ozobot Blockly to code Ozobot to simulate accurate soccer passes while developing strategic thinking and teamwork skills.

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: 4-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Mars Challenge Mat Lesson 2: The Missing Crate

Journey to the depths of Mars with Ozobot! In this advanced activity, students will pair an Evo with the Mission to Mars Challenge Mat to navigate challenges and solve problems, just like real explorers surviving on the Red Planet.

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: 4-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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In this blog, we’ll explore why Black History Month is essential to education and provide engaging ways to integrate this topic in your classroom through Ozobot’s interactive, hands-on STEAM lessons.

Why Black History Month Matters in Education

Representation Inspires

Representation in education matters. When students see the resilience, innovation, and accomplishments of Black Americans woven into their lessons, it empowers them to dream big. Learning about trailblazers in STEAM fields fosters inspiration and encourages students to pursue their own aspirations in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Connecting Past and Present

Black History Month offers a chance to bridge historical events with current issues, helping students develop critical thinking skills. Understanding historical struggles and triumphs allows students to reflect on how diversity and inclusion shape today’s world and how they can contribute to a more equitable future.

Ways to Incorporate Black History Month Activities in the Classroom

Host a Black History Month Film & Discussion Series
Choose documentaries or films that highlight pivotal moments in Black history and encourage student discussions on the themes and messages presented.

Invite Guest Speakers or Virtual Panels
Engage students by inviting Black professionals in STEAM fields to speak about their experiences and careers, showing real-world applications of science and technology.

Create a Living Timeline
Assign students a Black historical figure to research, then have them present their findings while programming Ozobot to follow a timeline of key events using Color Codes or Ozobot Blockly.

Black History STEAM Challenges
Incorporate hands-on learning by designing activities that merge history with coding and problem-solving. Below are a few Ozobot lessons to get started:

Katherine Johnson the Human Robot

In this lesson, students will engage in an interactive activity by crafting a flight path for Ozobot’s Spaceship to land on the moon, just as Katherine Johnson did!

Subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech

Grades: 3-5

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Prominent Black Engineers and Scientists

Students will choose an influential African American scientist and/or engineer, research their lives, and create a biographical timeline for Ozobot to follow using Color Code Markers or the  Color Code Magnets, Base Kit.

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech

Grades: 6-12

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Black History: Influential People

In this activity, students will read clues to identify five different influential people in Black history and draw a picture to show a major event for each. Students will create an interactive timeline using Color Codes to program their Ozobot to move through history.

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech

Grades: 2-5

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Katherine Johnson the Human Robot

Celebrate Black History Month with a lesson honoring Katherine Johnson, one of the first Black female NASA mathematicians. Katherine’s calculations helped land astronauts on the moon.

In this STEM lesson, students will learn about her accomplishments and code Ozobot to create a flight path for a spaceship to land on the moon—just like Katherine did!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Math, Science, Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

Groundhog’s Day

Will the Groundhog see its shadow this Groundhog’s Day, or will Spring arrive early? In this activity, your students will use Ozobot to create a program for the Groundhog to check for its shadow, combining coding with seasonal fun.

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

Code to Touchdown

Get your students excited for the Super Bowl with a football-themed coding activity! In this lesson, students will code Ozobot to run a touchdown. They’ll create a randomization code to see how many points their Ozobot can score in a fun, modified game of football.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is all about love and creativity! In this activity, students will fill out a themed worksheet and then program Ozobot to travel along a red heart, spreading joy and celebrating the day of love with coding fun!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech, SEL/Digital Citizenship

Send Your Valentines

Spread kindness this Valentine’s Day! Students will write letters of appreciation to their classmates and use Ozobot’s bot-to-bot communication to deliver heartfelt messages in a unique way.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-12

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech, SEL/Digital Citizenship

President’s Parade

Bring history to life through coding in this engaging lesson! Students will use their understanding of historical events to navigate Ozobot through the maze.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 2-5

Subjects: Social Studies

President’s Parade – Abraham Lincoln

In honor of Presidents’ Day, celebrate the remarkable life of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln! Guide Ozobot through key moments of Lincoln’s life using Color Code directions in sequential order.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Math, Engineering/Tech, SEL/Digital Citizenship

Cookie Jar (Part 1 of 3)

How many cookies are in the jar? Introduce your students to variables and how they store information—just like a cookie jar holds tasty treats. In this STEM lesson, students will then create an advanced program to help Ozobot count the cookies in the jar!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 4-6

Subjects: Computer Science

Cookie Jar (Part 2 of 3)

Ozobot has counted all the cookies in the jar! Now, students will combine variables and conditional statements to program Ozobot to signal once it has counted half of the cookies and celebrate once it has counted them all!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 4-6

Subjects: Computer Science

Cookie Jar (Part 3 of 3)

In our final lesson, students will explore functions to program Ozobot to mix and bake the cookies before placing them in the jar. By integrating functions into their program, they’ll transform Ozobot into a master baker and add that perfect finishing touch!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 4-6

Subjects: Computer Science

Featured Product Lessons: 

Ocean Challenge Mat Lesson 1: The Intertidal Zone

Take a journey into the Ocean’s layers using Ozobot to discover the Intertidal Zone. Students will use Ozobot Blockly to program Evo to accomplish a conservation project.

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: 4-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science

Basketball Challenge Mat Lesson 1: Bots on the Court 

Guide Ozobot across the basketball court, using its proximity sensors to navigate around defenders! Challenge your students to strategically control movement, distance, and rotation for precise execution.

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 4-8

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Lunar New Year Red Envelope Adventure

In this lesson, students will code their Ozobot to travel around a Lunar New Year family celebration, collecting red envelopes with random amounts of money. Then, they will calculate the total amount collected.

Academic Standard: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-6

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Light-Year Math Mission

Guide your students on a “Light-Year Math Mission” to practice double-digit addition; they’ll then use Direction Color Codes to program Ozobot on an intergalactic journey to alien planets!

Academic Standards: CCSS, NBT

Grade Levels: 2-3

Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Skip Count Superstars

Students will master skip counting by 5s, 10s, and 100s! In this STEM lesson, they’ll color code a track for Ozobot in a “Choose Your Own Adventure” activity and become Skip Count Superstars along the way.

Academic Standard: CCSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: 1-3

Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Number Wheel Spin

In this STEM lesson, students will program Ozobot to race around the wheel, generating numbers to subtract using visual representations like number lines, ten frames, or drawings.

Academic Standard: CCSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: 1-3

Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Snowman Skip Counting

In this lesson, students will practice skip counting by programming Ozobot to race around the snowman at different speeds.

Academic Standard: CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Ozobot Goes Ice Skating

In this STEM lesson, students will develop their skills using logic blocks and Ozobot’s sensors to create a Blockly program that enables Ozobot to skate within the boundaries of the ice skating rink.

Academic Standard: ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Late for School!

Ready, set, go! In this STEM lesson, students will help Ozobot get to school as quickly as possible without getting distracted by using Color Code directions and speed to navigate its path.

Academic Standard: ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 1-3

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Polar Animals

Let’s go on a polar adventure! In this STEM lesson, students will guide Ozobot through a snowy journey to learn about the animals that live in the chilliest parts of the world—the North and South Poles!

Academic Standard: ISTE, CSTA, NGSS

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Decode the MLK Quote

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a lesson on justice! In this STEM activity, students will decode a quote from MLK about justice, then order the lines by switching tracks and using color codes to program Ozobot.

Academic Standard: ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 2-6

Subjects: Social Studies, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech, SEL/Digital Citizenship

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Snowflake Conditionals

Master conditional statements with Blockly! In this lesson, students will create a conditional program that allows Ozobot to detect the snowflake color and communicate back what color it sees.

Academic Standard: ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 2-6

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Featured Product Lessons

ORA Essentials: Lesson 1 – Meet ORA

Students will learn about industrial cobots like ORA in order to understand the real-world application of six-axis robotic arms. They will label the parts of ORA, experience a demonstration of its safety features, then create a safety protocol.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE, NGSS, TEKS, STEL

Grade Levels: 6-12

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Soccer Challenge Mat Lesson 1: The Invite & Dribbling

Students will dive into programming with Ozobot as they master dribbling through cones, honing precision, control, and the teamwork spirit of soccer!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE, NGSS

Grade Levels: 4-8

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Mars Challenge Mat Lesson 1: Landing on Mars

Embark on a Mars mission with Ozobot as students master programming to navigate the Martian terrain, using teamwork and precision for interplanetary exploration.

Academic Standards: ISTE, CSTA, CCSS

Grade Levels: 4-8

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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In celebration of this special event, we’ve gathered our most engaging lessons that explore key concepts related to the winter solstice, including Earth’s orbit, eclipses, and phases of the moon. Check out our lessons that bring these celestial dynamics to life!

Ozobot STEAM Lesson: Exploring Solstices and Equinoxes 

Your students will love Exploring Solstices and Equinoxes, where they get to become experts on Winter Solstice, Vernal Equinox, Summer Solstice, and Autumnal Equinox. They’ll be challenged to describe when each event takes place and what occurs, then code an Ozobot Blockly program for Ozobot to travel through the year.

Ozo Goes to the Sun, Earth and Moon STEAM Kit

Eclipses are another captivating celestial event that showcases the intricate movements and alignments of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Dive deeper into the Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse using the OzoGoes to the Sun, Earth & Moon STEAM Kit. Students will explore the positions and motions of celestial bodies during eclipses while enhancing their programming skills using Ozobot Blockly.

Ozobot STEAM Lessons: The Near Side of the Moon and Phases of the Moon Levels 2 & 3 

For your aspiring astronomers, The Near Side of the Moon lesson delves into the concepts of rotation and revolution, explaining why we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth. Take your astronomy skills even further with Phases of the Moon Level 2 & 3, where students will use a model to identify and name all eight phases of the Moon. Your students will create shadows with 3D objects and a flashlight in these interactive, hands-on lessons aligned with NGSS standards.

Ozobot STEAM Lesson: Seasons Changing

In our Seasons Changing lesson, students will apply their knowledge of life and earth sciences to complete sentences about the seasonal changes from fall to winter. This engaging activity features a challenging Color Code track that encourages students to hone their problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Ozobot STEAM Lesson: Light Up the Sky with Auroras Levels 1 & 2

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are a stunning light display most commonly visible during the winter months, when the nights are the longest and the skies are darkest. In the lessons Light Up the Sky with Auroras (Level 1) and Level 2 students will learn about the Northern Lights and program Ozobot to recreate the stunning display of auroras lighting up the night sky.

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Looking for fun, engaging activities for the 2024 Hour of Code and CSEdWeek? Ozobot has everything you need! Whether you’re an educator integrating coding into core subjects, a parent encouraging STEM learning, or a coding enthusiast seeking fresh challenges, our standards-aligned lessons and activities cater to all grade levels, skill levels, and learning styles. 

Read on to discover how Ozobot can help you spark curiosity and excitement during this year’s Hour of Code!

No coding robot? No problem!

These free no-bot-required CS lessons are available in Ozobot Classroom. 

Program Simulator

Grades: K–12

Coding Method: Ozobot Blockly

In this engaging CS lesson, students learn about programming languages without a device or robot. They take on the role of a computer and use pseudo code to teach the basics of writing a program a computer can read.

How to Program Robots 

Grades: 2-8

Coding Method: Ozobot Blockly

In this lesson, students will discover how easy it is to program robots, even if their classroom doesn’t have any. This teacher-guided online tutorial helps students develop programming skills and gain confidence in their ability to understand computer science through Ozobot Blockly games. Students will discover how robots can upload the program through a unique method where colors flash onto the robot’s light sensors, teaching the program.

Introductory Lessons with Color Codes & Ozobot Blockly  

For those with access to Evo robots, get acquainted with the world of coding through screen-free programming with Color Codes and on-screen programming with Ozobot Blockly.

Introduction to Color Codes 01: Line Following

Grades: 2+ 

Coding Method: Color Codes

Students will learn the basic functionality of Evo, including how to calibrate the bot’s sensors and how to draw lines for the bot to follow with Color Codes. 

Introduction to Color Codes 02: Drawing Color Codes

Grades: 2+ 

Coding Method: Color Codes

Students will learn the basic functionality of their bot, including how to draw Color Codes that Evo can read.

Introduction to Color Codes 03: Directionality

Grades: 2+ 

Coding Method: Color Codes 

Students will learn how to program their bot to travel left, right, and straight with Color Codes.

The OzoBlockly Tutorial

Grades: 1-12

Coding Method: Ozobot Blockly

This teacher-led tutorial introduces students (grades 1–12) to coding with Evo and Ozobot Blockly through engaging Shape Tracer Games, playable with or without a bot. After learning coding basics, students apply their skills by designing and programming an action scene for Evo. No prior coding experience is required, and the lesson can be customized for all ability levels.

Introduction to Evo: Evo’s Force Field

Grades: 6+ 

Coding Method: Ozobot Blockly

Get acquainted with Evo through an Ozobot Blockly program that makes Evo move when its proximity sensors are activated by students’ hands, and play a victory dance once it has walked on certain colors to demonstrate all of the technology packed into the tiny robot!  

Color Codes Lessons 

Write your Name with OzoCodes

Grades: K-2

Coding Method: Color Codes

This tutorial helps pre-readers get in on the Ozobot coding fun by having them write their names in thick black lines that their bot can walk on and place Color Codes in logical places to help the robot walk and jump from the first letter to the last. Students test the first draft and iterate to create a working final product. This lesson encourages fine motor skills and computer science concepts. 

Eclipses and Celestial Mechanics

Grades: 2 

Coding Method: Color Codes (with an Ozobot Blockly extension)

Discover the magic of eclipses, lunar phases, and celestial mechanics (changing speeds of orbiting bodies) using Ozobot robots on a simple map based on the Moon’s orbit around Earth. Even with little Ozobot programming experience, a class can create a demonstration of eclipses with two bots and a flashlight, then create a map of the changing speeds of an orbiting body with simple Color Codes, drawn with markers.

Picking Out Irregular Plural Nouns

Grades: 2-5

Coding Method: Color Codes

In this lesson, students will identify the correct way to spell and use irregular plural nouns. Students will use Color Codes to program their Ozobot to move to the correct irregular plural nouns by either turning left or right and using the noun in a sentence.

What’s My Value?

Grades: 2-5

Coding Method: Color Codes

Students will use their bot to randomly select a place value – ones, tens or hundreds. Then they will look at a 3-digit number and find the place their bot chose using Color Codes.

Drive to School with Ozobot

Grades: Pre-reader – 8

Coding Method: Color Codes

This teacher-led tutorial introduces students to programming and computational thinking while they learn about robots and Evo. Students will use color codes to give commands to their bot, solving a maze and helping it find its way to school. No programming experience or knowledge of Ozobot is required for this tutorial. However, even students with some programming experience will be engaged by programming Evo. 

Ozobot Blockly Lessons 

Powered by Google’s Blockly, Ozobot Blockly has five skill levels from pre-reader to master.

Ozobot Dance-Off

Grades: 1-12 

Coding Method: Ozobot Blockly

This teacher-led tutorial introduces students to the concept of coding with the help of Evo. Students will be learning how to code by creating and programming a dance routine for Ozobot! They will use Ozobot Blockly to program the dance and then see their choreography come alive when the bot performs their dance. No programming experience or knowledge of Ozobot is required for this tutorial. The tutorial is designed for grades 1-12 and can be customized to your student’s abilities.

Ozobot Random Story Generator

Grades: 4-8

Coding Method: Ozobot Blockly

Students will learn how computers create and use random numbers. Then, students will use a random movement program that gets Ozobot to select adjectives, nouns, adverbs, and verbs for a story. Once students have a collection of words and ideas, they’ll write a story. This is a fun activity that explores alternative ways to address writer’s block!

Magellan’s Journey

Grades: 3-12

Coding Method: Ozobot Blockly

In this Social Studies lesson, students will program their bots to navigate around the continents along the path Ferdinand Magellan took to learn about geography and his journey. 

Pop Star | Creating Functions With OzoBlockly

Grades: 3-8

Coding Method: Color Codes & Ozobot Blockly

In this two-part lesson, students will first be introduced to the concept of functions by using Color Codes to represent a function. This lesson is an introductory and unplugged lesson to introduce the concept of functions. It is the first lesson of a two-lesson series, but either lesson can be taught in isolation. The second lesson utilizes Ozobot Blockly to build on the concept of functions.

Lessons for Middle Schoolers

Check out these Infrared Communications lessons aimed at upper elementary and middle school students.

Introduction to Infrared Communications with Ozobot

Grades: 5-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science

Students will be introduced to the idea that Ozobot can detect and respond to objects around it.

Broadcast and Retrieve IR Messages with Ozobot

Grades: 5-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science

Students will work in pairs or small groups, using two devices and two Ozobots, which they will program to communicate with each other.

Basic Applications of IR Communication

Grades: 5-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science

Students will identify an everyday application of infrared communication and build a model with Ozobots and Ozobot Blockly.

Which Hour of Code lessons are on your list this year? We can’t wait to see the amazing creations you and your students come up with during CSEdWeek! Be sure to follow @ozobot on social media and tag us in your posts. For even more exciting activities and coding challenges for all grade levels, explore the Lesson Library in Ozobot Classroom.

Wishing you a fantastic #CSEdWeek 2024 from all of us at Ozobot!

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Winter Scavenger Hunt

Get your students ready for an exciting winter-themed scavenger hunt with Ozobot! In this lesson, students will map out the fastest route to discover hidden treasures using Direction Color Codes. They’ll practice coding the perfect path to guide Ozobot from start to finish. Let the adventure begin!

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-5

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Reinbot Landing Practice

Santa’s reindeer need precision to land safely on each rooftop during their Christmas journey! In this lesson, students will use launchers and Color Codes to program their “Reinbot” to make the perfect landing. They’ll test and adjust their code to ensure a flawless arrival on every rooftop.

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE, NGSS

Grade Levels: 2-8

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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The Snow Plow

Get your students building and coding with this fun winter challenge! They’ll design a tiny snow plow for Ozobot and program it with Ozobot Blockly to clear a roadway track of “snow” as fast as possible. Perfect for hands-on problem-solving in the classroom!

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 5–8

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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OzoClaus

Bring holiday fun into your classroom with this festive coding challenge! Students will help OzoClaus deliver presents worldwide by using Color Codes to create the perfect delivery route. They’ll navigate around present-stealing elves and race to complete the mission before Christmas morning.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 1-3

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Catch the Gingerbread Man

In this holiday lesson, students will use Ozobot Blockly to program a game of tag between the Gingerbread Man and the fox. Who will win the chase? Run, run as fast as you can to find out!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subject: Computer Science

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My Favorite Holiday Dish

Combine holiday cheer with coding and writing! In this lesson, students will choose their favorite holiday dish and create a “how-to” guide. Using Color Codes, they’ll program Ozobot to follow each step of the recipe, bringing their instructions to life in a fun, interactive way.

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Computer Science, ELA, Art

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Countdown to the New Year

Help your students reflect on their favorite memories from the past year! In this activity, they’ll use Ozobot to take a trip down memory lane, programming a 30-second countdown to the new year filled with personal highlights and creativity.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 1-5

Subjects: Computer Science, SEL/Digital Citizenship

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Exploring Solstices and Equinoxes

In this lesson, students will use Blockly to program Ozobot to travel through the key events of the year: the solstices and equinoxes.

Academic Standards: NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Science, Computer Science

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New Year’s Resolutions

In this lesson, students will design their own Ozobot Blockly program and key to represent their New Year’s resolutions. Once they’ve completed their program, they’ll run it for their peers, challenging them to detect the frequency of their coded resolutions.

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-6

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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OzoSlopes

In this winter lesson, students will build a mountain slope and use Color Code markers to create a track filled with tricks and jumps for Ozobot.

Academic Standards: NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 2-5

Subjects: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Healthy Habits

Students will use Blockly to program Ozobot through a healthy habit tracker, highlighting habits they’re adopting and those they already practice. Blending coding with goal-setting!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-3

Subjects: Computer Science, SEL/Digital Citizenship

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Winter Wonderland

Build your own 3D Winter Wonderland out of paper and cardboard. Then take Ozobot through a tour of your town using Color Code Markers or Magnets!

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-4

Subjects: Computer Science, Art, Engineering/Tech

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Hour of Code Lessons:

Introduction to Infrared Communications with Ozobot Part 1

Students will program Ozobot using Blockly to react to objects in front and behind it.

Academic Standards: NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 5-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Introduction to Infrared Communications with Ozobot Part 2

Students will work in pairs or small groups with two devices and two Ozobots, which students will program to communicate with each other.

Academic Standards: NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 6-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science

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Introduction to Infrared Communications with Ozobot Part 3

Students will identify an everyday application of infrared communication and build a model of it with Ozobots and Ozobot Blockly.

Academic Standards: NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 5-8

Subjects: Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Run Turkey, Run!

In this Thanksgiving favorite, students will assist their Ozobot turkey in making a daring escape from being eaten on Thanksgiving Day by utilizing Color Code markers and counter codes.

Academic Standards:  CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Math, Computer Science

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Turkey Trot

Help Ozobot win the Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving Day! In this STEAM lesson, students will build a race track, then use Ozobot Blockly to help their Ozobot speed to the finish line!

Academic Standards:  NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Thanksgiving Feast

Help Ozobot get ready for Thanksgiving! In this STEM activity, students will teach Ozobot all about the delicious foods eaten at a Thanksgiving feast. It’s the perfect activity for the holiday season!

Academic Standards: CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Computer Science, ELA

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Turkey Art with Ozobot

In this lesson, students will unleash their creativity as they use Ozobot to craft abstract turkey art! By attaching a 3D pen holder and mastering Ozobot Blockly, they’ll navigate the challenge of programming Ozobot’s wheels and motors.

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Computer Science, Art

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Giving Back to the Community

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to inspire students to give back! In this lesson, students will team up to design a community service project and use Ozobot to build a 3-dimensional demo that showcases their plan.

Academic Standards: ISTE, NGSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: 3

Subjects: Math, Science, Computer Science, Engineering/Tech

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Let’s Talk About Gratitude

In this STEM lesson, students will engage in a gratitude conversation with classmates while programming a randomization code for Ozobot!

Academic Standard: CSTA

Grade Level: 3

Subjects: Computer Science, SEL/Digital Citizenship

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Seasons Changing

What happens when seasons change and what causes it? In this lesson, students will use their knowledge of life and earth sciences to help Ozobot travel through the seasons.

Academic Standards: NGSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Science, Computer Science

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Gratitude Party: A Thanksgiving Activity

In this holiday favorite, students will reflect on what they’re grateful for, then bring their creativity to life by cutting out and assembling a 3D flower, pyramid, cube, and triangular prism. They’ll place these along the path to a Gratitude Party, adding Color Codes along the way.

Academic Standards: CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 2-5

Subjects: Social Studies, Engineering/Tech, SEL/Digital Citizenship

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Why Use Ozobot for Fall STEM Activities?

Ozobot is perfect for fall STEM learning because:

1. It’s hands-on: kids learn by doing, which means Ozobot is a great fit for active learners.
2. It teaches coding: students pick up basic programming ideas easily.
3. It sparks creativity: users can come up with their own solutions to problems.
4. It works for everyone: whether you’re in elementary, middle school, or high school Ozobot has something for learners of every level.

Now, let’s jump into our favorite Fall activities!

1. All About Apples

What you need: Evo robot, Apple Catcher, Colored Paper (red, yellow, and green), Timer, Activity Sheet, Blockly Editor

Did you know that right now is the best time to harvest apples? In this lesson, students will use their Ozobot Apple Catcher and Ozobot Blockly to catch as many apples as they can!

What kids learn: Students will demonstrate programming skills by writing code to move Ozobot in the desired direction to collect apples. Students will classify apples by color to create a bar graph and show further understanding by making comparisons and analysis of the data.

2. Monster Mash Off

What you need: Two Evos per group, Half of a 3’ X 5’ index card per student, markers, Ozobot Blockly, Tape, Ruler

Choreograph a dance for your Ozobot Monster and rival another student in a Monster Mash Dance Off!

What kids learn: Students will gain a deeper understanding of coding with creativity and precision by developing a program for Ozobot to run a dance-off with another student.

3. Ozobot Trick or Treat

What you need: Evo robot, Color Code Markers, Pencil, Crayons, Costume Page, Date Sheet, Trick or Treat Map

One of our most popular lessons in the library, this  Halloween-themed STEM lesson helps Ozobot go trick-or-treating! First, students will plan a path to decide which houses Ozobot will visit, then they will gather data to solve math operations to determine the amount of candy Ozobot will receive.

What kids learn: Students will use Color Codes to program their bot to move around a neighborhood map and visit multiple houses in thirty seconds. Students will collect data about the sequence their bot follows to go trick or treating. Students will solve addition, multiplication, or division problems to determine the amount of candy collected.

4. Spooky Halloween Adventures

Halloween is just around the corner, and we’ve got some great activities to get into the spirit:

1. Explore our Halloween-themed lessons for more spooky STEM fun.
2. Read our Spooky Season OzoThings blog for creative Halloween ideas.
3. Check out our October Lesson Spotlight for featured Halloween activities.
4. Try some STEAM Lessons in the Kitchen for Halloween to mix cooking with learning.

5. Spooky Patterns

What you need: One Evo robot per group, Color Code Markers, Activity Sheet, Glue Stick & Scissors

In this lesson, students take Ozobot through a spooky trail they’ve programmed with their own Halloween patterns! One student will build a pattern, then the other student will need to build the repetition of the pattern. Together they can code Ozobot to follow that pattern on the trail.

What kids learn: Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of creating and labeling patterns by following a Color Code key to create a spooky trail for Ozobot.

Growing STEM Skills with Ozobot

Fall-themed STEM activities with Ozobot are a great way to get kids excited about learning. These activities don’t just teach coding and robotics – they help young minds solve problems, be creative, and develop a love for learning.

The secret to good STEM teaching is making it fun and relatable. With Ozobot and these Fall activities, you’re setting up a learning adventure as colorful and exciting as the season itself.

Ready to bring Fall STEM fun to your classroom or home? Check out Ozobot’s robots and accessories and resources to start your autumn STEM journey today!

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Ozobot Trick-or-Treat

One of our most popular lessons in the library, this  Halloween-themed STEM lesson helps Ozobot go trick or treating! First, students will plan a path to decide which houses Ozobot will visit, then they will gather data to solve math operations to determine the amount of candy Ozobot will receive.

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: 2-5

Subjects: Math, Social Studies, Computer Science

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Spooky Patterns

In this lesson, students take Ozobot through a spooky trail they’ve programmed with their own Halloween patterns!

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Math

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All About Apples

Did you know that right now is the best time to harvest apples? In this lesson, students will use their Ozobot Apple Catcher and Ozobot Blockly to catch as many apples as they can!

Academic Standards: CCSS, CSTA, ISTE, NGSS

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Math, Computer Science

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Monster Mash Dance Off

In this lesson, students will choreograph a dance for their Ozobot Monster and compete against each other in a Monster Mash Dance Off!

Academic Standards: CSTA, ISTE, NGSS

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Computer Science

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Zombie Apocalypse

Watch out! The Zombie Apocalypse is here! In this STEM lesson, students will collect survival supplies and guide their Ozobot to safety while avoiding the zombies.

Academic Standards: NGSS, CSTA

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Computer Science

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The Little Old Lady

In this lesson, students will practice story sequencing with the Halloween story “The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything.”

Academic Standards: CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: ELA

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Graveyard Party

Tonight is the big Halloween party and Ozobot needs help getting there! In this lesson, students will guide Ozobot through a spooky graveyard using their Ozobot Blockly programming skills.

Academic Standards: CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: K-2

Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech 

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Halloween Riddle

In this STEM lesson, students will use multiplication to solve a Halloween riddle by navigating Ozobot around the map. Then they will solve each clue to find the final answer.

Academic Standards: CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Math, Computer Science

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Haunted Mansion Escape

Help Ozobot escape the haunted mansion! In this STEM lesson, students will team up to create a haunted mansion made of toothpicks and candy. Then they will program their bot using Ozobot Blockly to help it escape.

Academic Standards: CCSS, ISTE, CSTA

Grade Levels: 3-5

Subjects: Math, Computer Science, Engineering/ Tech 

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