Balloons over Broadway with Sphero
by Luz-Maria Van Daam
An engaging read-aloud lesson integrating ELA & Computer Science. Students will listen to Balloons Over Broadway and be able to complete a compare & contrast diagram. Students will also complete a STEM challenge. The challenge is to create a balloon float, using Sphero to run their float.
Lesson Grade Level
KindergartenLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/166zonVPHjFKhqMHKr4EosH1vK7ETpbJM1hYzXIf…Related Content
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
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Grades:
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Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
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