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Bring computer science to life from kindergarten to college!
Take coding off the screen and into the real world with the durable, flexible Finch Robot. The only mobile robot with scaffolded programming support from kindergarten storytime to AP CSA is now available in a full classroom solution for grades K-12. This comprehensive package equips your classroom of 20-30 students with everything they need to dive into the world of robotics and coding. Meet standards in new and exciting ways with hands-on deep and joyful learning throughout the school day, in every classroom.
The Finch Robot Classroom Solution serves 20-30 students with 10 robots, accessories, and storage.
Full Solution Includes:
- 10 Finch Robots
- 10 USB-C cables for charging
- 2 USB Charging Hubs - charge all 10 Finches at once
- 10 Markers - the perfect fit for the Finch's marker holder
- 1 Rolling Storage
- 5 Finch Mats - each with a unique design
- 2 Finch Arenas
Please note: The Finches use micro:bits as a processor. You must have micro:bits in order to operate the robots. If you purchase the solution with micro:bits, you'll also receive 10 micro-USB cables for downloading.
The BirdBrain Difference:
- Free classroom-tested and standards-aligned learning materials, such as programming tutorials, lesson plans, and printable student activities.
- Out-of-the-box compatibility with all laptops and most tablets.
- Free software that is tested to work with school IT environments.
- Support for icon-based, block-based, and text-based programming environments, including MakeCode, Python, and Java.
- Free online professional development, including classroom curriculum integration planning.
- Products that have been created and validated by National Science Foundation-funded research at Carnegie Mellon University and tested in classrooms with teachers and students.
The Finch Robot works with the following programming languages:
- FinchBlox (icon-based for pre-readers - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS, Chrome, Mac, Windows)
- BirdBlox (block-based - available on iOS, Android, Fire OS)
- MakeCode (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows, Linux)
- Snap! (block-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)
- Python (text-based - available on Chromebooks, Mac, Windows)
- Java (text-based - available on Mac, Windows)
- Swift (text-based iOS app builder - available on Mac)
- Kotlin (text-based Android app builder - available on Mac, Windows)
