In today’s lesson, students will explore how to program their Bee-Bots to trace digital numbers.

We’ll start by familiarizing ourselves with the unique shapes of digital numbers and discussing how they differ from the way we usually write them.

Using a fun interactive game on the whiteboard, we'll demonstrate how to program the Bee-Bot to trace these numbers step-by-step.

Then, students have the chance to work with your own Bee-Bot, planning out the commands needed to trace numbers on a mat. This activity will help students practice both number recognition and sequencing skills, as well as improve the ability to plan and execute a series of instructions.

Start the lesson by showing a short slideshow that features numbers from 0 to 5 in a digital format.

As you go through each slide, engage the students in a discussion about the shape of each number. Ask them to carefully observe and point out any differences they notice between the digital version of the number and how they normally write that number.

Encourage them to share their thoughts and observations, highlighting the unique characteristics of the digital format.

After the students have been introduced to the digital numbers, take a moment to reinforce the importance of planning their Bee-Bot’s path.

Before moving on to the digital practice, have the students choose a few numbers and use their whiteboards to draw arrows and plan the sequence of steps the Bee-Bot will need to trace each number.

Display the game on the interactive whiteboard where the Bee-Bot can trace out digital numbers. Start by demonstrating how to program the Bee-Bot to trace a number. Show the students how the Bee-Bot follows the sequence of commands to create the shape of the number.

After your demonstration, invite the students to input the commands needed to trace another number on the board.  This interactive approach will help reinforce their understanding of both the digital number shapes and the sequencing of commands.