Sphero Computer Science Foundations - Course 1

Introduce students to the world of programming with Sphero Computer Science Foundations – Course 1, a standards-aligned curriculum designed to teach foundational coding concepts through creative, engaging lessons using the Sphero BOLT robot.

• Curriculum-aligned content – Designed to meet CSTA, NGSS, and ISTE standards, supporting effective integration into K–12 classrooms.

• Educator-friendly – Includes a spiral-bound Educator Guide with 24 ready-to-teach lessons, plus a perpetual digital license with access to all student-facing materials via the Sphero Edu platform.

• Three cross-curricular themes:

  • Arts – Program Sphero to draw, paint, dance, and compose music.

  • Shapes & Numbers – Apply geometry, probability, and math logic through engaging activities like dice games and shape tracing.

  • Nature – Simulate natural phenomena like animal movement, ecosystems, and cycles using creative code.

• Progressive coding skills – Students begin with Draw programming and progress to Block coding, learning essential concepts like:

  • Loops (repeat, repeat forever)

  • Conditional logic (if, if/else, until)

  • Event handling and sensor-based interaction

• Learning outcomes – By the end of Course 1, students will be able to:

  • Use Draw and Block canvases to direct movement, change lights, and trigger sounds.

  • Incorporate sensors and conditions into simple programs.

  • Read and respond to feedback using Sphero’s built-in sensors.

• Easy classroom setup – Designed for both individual and pair programming, this curriculum works well in shared-device environments and diverse learning spaces.