Robobricks Taco Kit
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Grades: 3 to 5
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Number of Students: 1–2 students per kit
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Number of Lessons: N/A – No fixed number of formal lessons specified
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Hours of Content: 9 to 12 hours
Highlights:
Screen-free tangible coding building-brick system (compatible with LEGO/DUPLO-style bricks) with smart motor/sensor/light blocks.
Taco Robobricks is a screen-free robotics-and-coding kit that combines smart electronic "Robobricks" blocks with standard building bricks, letting kids build an unlimited range of models. Young learners can then use the Taco wand and coding chips to program a model via a screen-free tangible coding interface, bringing the creation to life through movement, light, and sound.
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
- Computational thinking: problem solving & critical thinking
- Play and Learn to Code: developing STEM skills
- Creative coding: sequential, step-by-step, decision-making logic
- Meaningful project-based learning
- Creative experimentation in real-world contexts
Standard Alignments:
- CSTA, ISTE, NGSS, Common Core
What's Included:
- 1 Brain Block
- Output Blocks: 1 Light Block, 1 Sound Block
- Input Blocks: 1 Touch Sensor 1 IR Sensor
- 1 Wand (rechargeable)
- 22 Coding Chips
- 258 Building Blocks
- 2 Motors with 2 Wheels
- Organizer Trays
- Lesson Plans & Facilitator Reference Guide
Technology Requirements/Specifications:
- Pack Size: 1 kit per tub
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Each kit is supplied in a durable, reusable storage tub containing the complete set of components and accompanying instructional materials. The tub is designed for convenient storage and organization of the kit after use.
Special Notes and Considerations:
The kit comes with the Wand & building blocks, along with the electronic blocks. Programming is via the Wand & Coding chips.
Due to production time, this item typically ships 3-4 weeks after receipt of the order.
