In today’s classrooms, fostering hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) learning is essential for equipping students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need for the future. Ozobot has been at the forefront of creating innovative educational tools that make learning interactive, engaging, and, most importantly, fun. The latest addition to the Ozobot STEAM Kit lineup, Ozo Tells Time, is designed to help young learners master the essential skill of telling time while deepening their understanding of math concepts and real-world applications.
Bringing Time to Life with Ozo Tells Time
Ozo Tells Time is an interactive, hands-on solution that brings the concept of telling time to life for students aged eight and up. Through the use of Ozobot’s Evo robot, students explore hours and minutes in a highly visual and tactile way.* The kit includes fraction-of-the-clock pieces that demonstrate how a clock is divided into quarters, halves, and thirds. This feature not only helps students grasp the concept of time but also reinforces fundamental math skills related to fractions—a crucial skill for elementary learners.
With Ozo Tells Time, students engage in ready-to-use lessons and activities that cover various aspects of time-telling. They learn how to differentiate between AM and PM, read 24-hour time, and even relate daily routines to specific times of day. By connecting these concepts to their own lives, students develop a deeper understanding of time, transforming abstract ideas into concrete knowledge.
The Importance of Hands-On STEAM Learning
Research has consistently shown that hands-on learning enhances student engagement and retention, particularly in STEAM education. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Education, students in classrooms that emphasize active learning demonstrate improved comprehension and problem-solving abilities compared to those in more traditional settings. Furthermore, a 2020 study by the National Science Foundation found that incorporating hands-on STEAM activities can increase student interest in STEM-related fields by up to 30%.
At Ozobot, we believe that learning should be both interactive and relevant to real-world experiences. Ozobot STEAM Kit: Ozo Tells Time is a perfect example of how we incorporate these principles, allowing students to learn how to tell time and understand its importance in their daily routines. The interactive nature of the kit keeps students engaged, while the inclusion of Evo’s coding capabilities introduces an additional layer of problem-solving and critical thinking.
Why Ozo Tells Time Stands Out
What sets Ozo Tells Time apart is its combination of play, learning, and technology. Each kit is designed to engage up to four students at once, making it ideal for small group work in classrooms or collaborative learning at home. By pairing Evo with the fraction-of-the-clock pieces, students get a hands-on experience that moves beyond traditional methods of learning to tell time.
Moreover, Ozo Tells Time aligns with educational standards, ensuring that teachers can seamlessly incorporate the lessons into their curriculum. The ready-to-go activities and lessons make it easy for educators to introduce time-telling without extensive preparation while providing a dynamic way for students to interact with the material.
Exploring the Ozobot STEAM Kit Lineup
In addition to Ozo Tells Time, Ozobot offers a range of other STEAM Kits that bring hands-on learning to the forefront of education. Each kit is thoughtfully designed to engage students in real-world problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration—all essential skills for today’s learners.
Some of the key features of Ozobot STEAM Kits include:
- Interactive, hands-on projects: These projects immerse students in learning by making abstract concepts tangible through play and exploration.
- Ready-to-go lessons and activities: Developed by experienced educators, these lessons are designed to align with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards), providing teachers with meaningful and standards-aligned content right out of the box.
- Group and individual learning: Ozobot STEAM Kits are versatile enough to engage both group and individual learners, making them ideal for classroom use or at-home learning.
Each kit comes with easy-to-follow assembly guides and instructions, ensuring that educators and students can jump into activities with minimal setup. Ranging in price from $30.00 to $40.00 USD, these kits provide an affordable way to bring high-quality STEAM learning into the classroom or home environment.
Supporting STEAM Learning Across the Curriculum
Hands-on STEAM activities like those found in Ozobot STEAM Kits not only enhance student learning in science and math but also encourage creativity and teamwork. The interactive nature of the kits encourages students to take ownership of their learning, whether they are exploring coding with Evo or solving real-world challenges in the classroom.
A growing body of research supports the importance of STEAM education. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, jobs in STEM fields are growing at twice the rate of other professions, yet fewer than 20% of high school graduates are prepared to pursue STEM degrees. By introducing students to engaging, hands-on STEAM activities at an early age, we can help bridge this gap and inspire a new generation of problem solvers, innovators, and creators.
What’s Next for Ozobot STEAM Kits?
With the introduction of Ozo Tells Time, Ozobot continues its commitment to providing innovative, educational tools that support hands-on STEAM learning. As part of our ongoing mission to make learning interactive and fun, we are constantly expanding our lineup of STEAM solutions.
Ozo Tells Time is just the latest example of how Ozobot is helping educators bring meaningful, standards-aligned STEAM learning into their classrooms. Whether you’re a teacher looking for an engaging way to teach time or a parent seeking to supplement your child’s learning at home, Ozobot STEAM Kits offers the perfect solution.
Ozo Tells Time is a powerful tool for teaching young learners how to tell time while reinforcing essential math and real-world skills. By combining hands-on learning with cutting-edge technology, Ozobot continues to set the standard for STEAM education.
Explore our full lineup of STEAM Kits and Color Code Magnet Kits and see how Ozobot can help bring interactive, fun, and meaningful learning into your classroom or home today.
*Please note, an Evo robot is required, but not included, for use.
