The Root is a fun and easy-to-use educational robot that teaches coding, creativity, and problem-solving skills to kids from pre-readers through high school. Problem solving is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Compatible with iOS and Android devices as well as Chromebooks.
Grades: K-12
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A little robot with a lot of possibilities. Root helps students learn, play, and explore using their imaginations and is the only coding companion that grows with them from pre-readers through high school. Coders of any age or skill level can use Root as their creative tool in defying gravity and climbing walls or moving about on smooth surfaces to draw artwork, play music, respond to touch and color, or use many of its other unique qualities.
Root's app features integrated help to guide you through three levels of coding interfaces designed to grow with you as your skills and knowledge improve, beginning with simple sequences and patterns and working up to advanced programming languages like Swift (Python and JavaScript coming soon)! Get the Root Coding app from the Apple App Store. It comes with a one-month trial of Root Academy, which features exclusive learning content, lessons, and projects to put your skills to the test, a built-in simulator, and so much more!
Units include: Intro to Coding Touch Interaction Drawing with Root Loops & Patterns Wheel Speeds Color Sensing Sensing & Responding
The Root Intro 2 Pack includes 2 Root Robots, a one-year subscription to Root Academy for up to 6 devices, and a downloadable Level 1 Curriculum Guide, which contains 30 lessons and 22 projects that are printable and designed to be used as cards or handouts.
The Root Classroom 6 Pack includes 6 Root Robots, a one-year subscription to Root Academy for up to 6 devices, and a downloadable Level 1 Curriculum Guide, which contains 30 lessons and 22 projects that are printable and designed to be used as cards or handouts.
The Root Technology 12 Pack includes 12 Root Robots, a one-year subscription to Root Academy for up to 100 devices, and a downloadable Level 1 Curriculum Guide, which contains 30 lessons and 22 projects that are printable and designed to be used as cards or handouts.
The Root School 30 Pack includes 30 Root Robots, a one-year subscription to Root Academy for up to 1,000 devices, and a downloadable Level 1 Curriculum Guide, which contains 30 lessons and 22 projects that are printable and designed to be used as cards or handouts.
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Manufacturer | Root Robotics |
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