Learning intention
- To explore algorithms through Bee-Bots.
Success criteria
- I can explain what each button on the
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
Computational Thinking
1CT.03 Know how to
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that learners will look closely at a group of images to decide which item could be the odd one out and why. Show the Presentation: Odd one out. Click on each picture and ask learners to look carefully at each one. Ask the question on the slide.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could be supported by class discussion breaks during the challenges.
- Could use the Resource: Bee-Bot challenge solutions to identify the correct instructions for each challenge.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should work at their own pace through Bee-Bot challenges using Resource: Bee-Bot challenges.
- Should create their own challenge for other children to solve and record instructions to show the solution.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Explain what each Bee-Bot button does.
- Create and test
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Vocabulary definitions
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command
A single instruction given to a computer to perform an action.
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program
A set of instructions written in language a computer understands.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 30th October, 2025
Lesson 4: Digital Bee-Bot game
Exploring more detailed programming by playing a game with digital Bee-Bots.
Lesson 4: Bee-Bot mazes
Exploring how to solve problems by creating and testing Bee-Bot mazes.
Lesson 5: Bee-Bot mysteries
Exploring how to spot and fix errors in Bee-Bot algorithms.
Lesson 1: Classroom robots
Exploring how to give clear instructions by role-playing as robots and programmers.
