Finch Robot Classroom Solution (with micro:bit) Grades: K-12+ Number of Students: 20-30 students (up to 3 per robot) Number of Activities: 65 Additional Resources: Getting Started, Activities, Free Teacher PD Courses, Example Student Tutorial Highlights: Take coding off the screen and into the real world with the durable, flexible Finch Robot. The only mobile robot with scaffolded programming support from kindergarten storytime to AP CSA is now available in a full classroom solution for grades K-12. This comprehensive package equips your classroom of 20-30 students with everything they need to dive into the world of robotics and coding. Meet standards in new and exciting ways with hands-on deep and joyful learning throughout the school day, in every classroom. The Finch Robot Classroom Solution serves 20-30 students with 10 robots, accessories, and storage. The BirdBrain Difference: Free classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials, such as programming tutorials, lesson plans, and printable student activities. Out-of-the-box compatibility with all laptops and most tablets. Free software that is tested to work with school IT environments. Support for icon-based, block-based, and text-based programming environments, including MakeCode, Python, and Java. Free online professional development, including classroom curriculum integration planning. Products that have been created and validated by National Science Foundation-funded research at Carnegie Mellon University and tested in classrooms with teachers and students. What's Included: Finch Flocks include: 10 Finch Robots 10 USB-C cables for charging 10 micro:bit kits 2 USB Charging Hubs - charge all 10 Finches at once 20 Markers - the perfect fit for the Finch's marker holder 1 Rolling Storage 5 Finch Mats - each with a unique design 2 Finch Arenas Technology Requirements/Specifications: The Finch Robot works with the following programming languages: FinchBlox (icon-based for pre-readers - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chrome, Mac, Windows) BirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS) MakeCode (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows, Linux) Snap! (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows) Python (text-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows) Java (text-based - available on Mac, Windows) Swift (text-based iOS app builder - available on Mac) Kotlin (text-based Android app builder - available on Mac, Windows) Special Notes and Considerations: ⚠WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
