Old West Mat
Explore the Old West Mat and learn mapping skills along the way! Designed for use with Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot, this engaging, colorful mat integrates history and social studies, inspiring young minds to weave their own tales and narratives. Each feature on the mat resides in its own separate square. Guiding the 'bots to any destination helps students master navigational and map coordinate skills as they explore the rich tapestry of the Old West.
Try the Old West Mat online:
• Bee-Bot Online Emulator
• Blue-Bot Online Emulator
Both versions feature the same user-friendly button operation found on the back of each robot. The Blue-Bot version offers additional features, allowing users to access Blue-Bot's hidden capabilities of executing 45-degree angle turns and performng repeat loops. This can be achieved by selecting either 'More turns' or 'Repeat loops' from the LEVEL drop-down menu.
Adventures to send Bee-Bot and Blue-Bot on:
• Visit the horse corral, gold mine, and teepee village.
• Stay at the hotel, shop at the general store with money from the bank, or even go to jail!
• Venture across the river
• Ride along the railroad track
• See the buffalo and the mountain goat, but watch out for the rattlesnake!
Terrapin's Old West Mat is made of washable vinyl and measures approximately 30" by 30" (75 cm by 75 cm).