Grade K-2: A Mars robot sets a driving record, girls build helpful apps & a fake wave video
This week on TechCheck for grades K–2: NASA's Perseverance rover drove farther than any robot on another world, and it m…
youtube-nocookie.com and open.spotify.com, or use the options below.This week on TechCheck for grades K–2: school teams in South Africa built robots to tackle problems like dirty air and not enough water, and Hibernia Primary won first prize; scientists built a computer nose that sniffs a smell, names it, and has a machine far away make it again; a new sports video game uses motion sensors so you can thumb-wrestle and ride a skateboard with the controller; and for Media Literacy Week we practice smart searching: use a few good words, remember not every answer is right, and check with a grown-up you trust. Kid-friendly, classroom-safe, and ready for circle time. IN THIS EPISODE
A reusable K–2 printable — print-first by design for early learners. Same template every week, so students learn the routine once.
4 quick polls, a story-of-the-week vote, and a 3-question quiz. Answers are anonymous and count toward your class on the grade-band leaderboard. Open until November 1.
Early Explorers
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