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Session 14: Ozobot Challenge 🤖

Overview

Grades: 3-4 | Duration: 40 minutes | Session: 14 of 17

Students apply advanced Ozobot skills to complete challenges, demonstrating growth since Session 2.

Session 14: Ozobot Challenge

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, students will:

  • Apply Ozobot skills to complex challenges

  • Use OzoBlockly for programming (if available)

  • Problem-solve multi-step challenges

  • Demonstrate growth in coding abilities

Session 14: Ozobot Challenge

Materials Needed

  • 🤖 Ozobot robots (from CSCOE library)

  • 🖊️ Thick markers

  • 📄 Challenge course materials

  • 💻 Devices for OzoBlockly (optional)

  • 📓 Engineering journals

Catholic Integration

Saint Connection

St. Thomas Aquinas — Used rigorous logic to explore complex questions. Programming requires similar logical thinking!

Scripture

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9

Opening Prayer

Dear God, thank you for growth and learning. Help us persevere through challenges today. When things are difficult, give us patience and creativity. Amen.

Lesson Procedure

Opening Circle (5 minutes)

  1. Growth Journey:
  2. "Remember Session 2? You're so much better now!"
  3. Show early vs. recent work
  4. Today's Challenge:
  5. Complex missions
  6. Problem-solving required
  7. Perseverance:
  8. "Keep going when it's hard!"
  9. Debugging is part of the process

Main Activity: Challenge Course (27 minutes)

Part 1: Quick Review (3 minutes)

  • Review key color codes

  • Connect Ozobots

  • Test basic movements

Part 2: Challenge Missions (20 minutes)

Mission 1: Maze Master (4 min)

  • Navigate complex maze

  • Multiple decision points

  • Use color codes for special moves

  • Time trial option

Mission 2: Multi-Code Sequence (4 min)

  • Create course with 4+ color codes

  • Each must work correctly

  • Test precision!

Mission 3: OzoBlockly Challenge (if devices available) (6 min)

  • Program Ozobot using blocks

  • Create dance or light show

  • Load program to robot

  • Share performance!

Mission 4: Design Your Own Challenge (4 min)

  • Create challenge for a classmate

  • Include at least 3 codes

  • Tricky but solvable!

  • Exchange and try!

Mission 5: Speed Challenge (2 min)

  • Race against others (or clock)

  • Accuracy + speed

  • Celebrate winners!

Part 3: Reflection & Share (4 minutes)

  • What was hardest?

  • What did you learn?

  • How have you grown?

Engineering Journal (5 minutes)

  1. Draw your most challenging course
  2. Write: "I've improved since Session 2 by..."
  3. Write: "When my code didn't work, I..."
  4. Rate your Ozobot skills: Beginner → Expert

Closing Circle (3 minutes)

  1. Growth Celebration — Acknowledge improvement!
  2. Perseverance Lesson — "What helps you keep going?"
  3. Closing Prayer — "Thank you, God, for helping us grow. May we always persevere in learning and in faith. Amen."

Assessment

Observation Checklist:

  • Completed multiple challenges

  • Showed improvement from Session 2

  • Problem-solved effectively

  • Created challenge for others

Differentiation

For Students Who Need Support

  • Simplified challenges

  • Partner work

  • Extra time allowed

For Advanced Students

  • OzoBlockly advanced programming

  • Create tutorial for others

  • Lead teaching role

Wonder at Home 🏠

Family Activity: Share your Ozobot progress with family! Draw courses at home with markers. Talk about how practice leads to improvement. What else can you improve through practice?

Teacher Notes

  • Reserve Ozobots from CSCOE

  • Compare to Session 2 for growth evidence

  • Document progress for portfolios

  • Celebrate perseverance!

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