Learning intention
- To program a Bee-Bot to reach a chosen place.
Success criteria
- I can use words like forward, back, left
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Cambridge Primary Computing (0059) Learning objectives
Computational Thinking
2CT.03 Know that an
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show slide 1 of the Presentation: Bee-Bot recap. Remind learners that they used Bee-Bots in Stage 1, Unit 4: Programming Bee-Bots. For classes that have not covered this unit, show the Learner video: Bee-Bot instructions before starting the activity so everyone is familiar with how the Bee-Bot works.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could use the Activity: Programming a Bee-Bot: support version, which includes prompt questions and a bank of command symbols and words.
- Could program short, simple routes on the mat.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should program a route with more than one stop, which may include using the pause button.
- Could include planned changes of direction for a more challenging route, for example, going and returning from a specific end place.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Write a clear algorithm using words like forwards,
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Vocabulary definitions
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algorithm
A set of steps to solve a problem or complete a task.
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commands
A single instruction given to a computer to perform an action.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: How robots work
Lesson 2: Data for decisions
Lesson 3: Designing a robot
Lesson 4: Programming Bee-Bots
Lesson 5: Robot algorithms
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 7th January, 2026
Lesson 1: How robots work
Identifying jobs robots do and different input and output devices they use to help them...
Lesson 5: Robot algorithms
Creating algorithms for their own robots; testing and debugging the algorithms.
Lesson 3: Designing a robot
Designing a robot with the right shape, size and parts for its job.
Lesson 2: Data for decisions
Collecting data to decide which type of robot to design.
