To begin, decide how you want to teach this lesson. There are 4 options for you to choose.

Option 1: Whole group-Teach one set of coding cards at a time. The whole class will do the same card set and practice sheet together.

Option 2: Small group- Each group would have a set of coding cards, an Ozobot, and the coding practice sheets. The groups would work through each set of cards.

Option 3: Center Rotation- Set up five center stations and the groups would rotate through each type of coding card.

Option 4: Stand Alone Center Activity- Use it as a stand alone center for your reading or math workshop. After teaching all the coding cards, this is also a good center just for practice.

It does not matter which option you choose, the sequence of instruction is the same for all.

To begin, either show the cards or project the cards onto your screen. Point out that there are different color codes for each speed, turn or special move. Have the students say the colors as you point to them. Talk about how the picture matches the code. As you are discussing the code, have a student volunteer build it with legos.

Next, demonstrate how to color code the practice sheet to match the lego code. Repeat this with each code.

After you have completed the practice sheet, demonstrate how to calibrate the Ozobot and show them how to do the paths. Have the students compare each of the lines or intersections on the papers. Discuss what was different and how you would use each code.

During the student practice, give them the legos and cards only. When a group completes a lego code, have them raise their hand and explain what code they made. I reward correct lego coding with the Ozobot at the end. Then I collect the Ozozbots before they begin the next set of cards. Holding the Ozobots prevents students from getting off task. Repeat till all of the cards in the set have been completed and colored.