Learning outside the box : coding for teens.
(Kit)

Robot; smart toy; game system; augmented reality.

Sphero [airs with Bluetooth© to your smartphone or tablet, free app download required to use Sphero; Nubby cover allow Sphero to be used in water; App provides games and activities.

"Model MD511LL/A."

"Model a 1458."

"Meet Sphero - the app-controlled ball that does it all. Intelligent and well-rounded, Sphero lets you play, learn, and explore. Create obstacle courses, upgrade family game night with multiplayer fun, or learn to program with our free SPRK lessons. This virtually unstoppable companion is waterproof, pet-proof, and ready for any adventure."--Http://www.gosphero.com.

Description for Beginner's step by step coding course: Learning to code has never been easier than with this essential guide to computer programming for beginners. With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code. Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this book uses a graphic method to break complex subjects into user-friendly chunks, bringing essential skills within easy reach. Each chapter contains tutorials on practical projects designed to teach you the main applications of each language, such as building websites, creating games, and designing apps. The book also looks at many of the main coding languages that are out there, outlining the key applications of each language, so you can choose the right language for you. You'll learn to think like a programmer by breaking a problem down into parts, before turning those parts into lines of code. Short, easy-to-follow steps then show you, piece by piece, how to build a complete program. There are challenges for you to tackle to build your confidence before moving on. Written by a team of expert coders and coding teachers, Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course is the ideal way to get to set you on the road to code.

Description for ipad: The 16GB iPad with Retina Display and Wi-Fi (4th Gen, White) from Apple features an incredibly thin design and even more power than its predecessors. The improved Retina display contains 4 times more pixels than the iPad 2 for outstanding clarity and sharpness with both text and images. A newly designed dual-core A6X chip with quad-core graphics provides a great deal of processing power and speed to compensate for the increase in resolution and delivers the same responsive feeling as the former models. This increase in power and resolution all come without the cost of lessened battery life; the iPad still features up to 10 hours of power between charging.

Description for Everything you need to ace computer science and coding: "The key concepts of coding and computer science easily digested and summarized, with critical ideas clearly explained, doodles that illuminate tricky concepts, and quizzes to recap it all. Kids will explore the concepts of computer science, learn how websites are designed and created, and understand the fundamentals of coding with Scratch, Python, HTML, and CSS. Written by Grant Smith, a computer science education expert -- and vetted by an award-winning computer-science teacher -- this Big Fat Notebook is for every student who is either taking computer science in school or is a passionate code warrior" --,Provided by publisher.

Age 9-11

Grade 4-6

"Compatible with a variety of mobile platforms, including iOS 4.0 or greater, Android 2.2, Android 2.3.3+, and Android 3.0+. Sphero also has an Open API (application program interface) for developers, which allows virtually anyone to program new games and apps for Sphero."--Taken from Amazon.com description.

"Sphero connects via Bluetooth© with your iOS, Android, or Windows device. Powered by induction charging, Sphero rolls up to 7 feet per second and glows in more colors than you can imagine. This virtually unstoppable companion is waterproof, pet-proof, and ready for any adventure."--Taken from http://www.gosphero.com.