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If Bee-Bot doesn't arrive at the intended location, children can examine their sequence, work out which instruction needs to change and try their program again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm setting also provides plenty of opportunities for \u003cstrong\u003ecross-curricular learning\u003c\/strong\u003e. Teachers can use the mat to introduce or reinforce topics involving farm animals, food and farming, environments and everyday life. 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