Robotics in Action!
Video courtesy of Kate Rietmann and students!
LEGO Clubs - We have nine this year!
Modules
“Story Starter” Grades 2-5
Students are given a situation that results in a creative story. The beginning, middle, and end of the idea is built on small platforms collaboratively with several students. Afterwards, photos of their work are taken and uploaded to the LEGO website. The story is typed into the computer and displays like a comic book.
“WeDo Programming” Grades 3-4
Students use picture instructions to build basic robots that complete a task. Students perform experiments, make observations, collect data, and program the robot using the computer. Activities include connections to math, literacy, science and social studies.
“Simple Machines” Grades 2-3
Students are introduced to the mechanics of gears, wheels & axles, levers, and pulleys. Once they have the basics they are challenged to build a model that uses the techniques learned followed by a problem solving activity that applies the concepts.
“LEGO Mindstorms” Grades 4-5
Students use step by step instructions to build more complex robots. Each robot can be programmed to do a multitude of tasks using computer software. The focus of this module is on programming.
“Story Starter” Grades 2-5
Students are given a situation that results in a creative story. The beginning, middle, and end of the idea is built on small platforms collaboratively with several students. Afterwards, photos of their work are taken and uploaded to the LEGO website. The story is typed into the computer and displays like a comic book.
“WeDo Programming” Grades 3-4
Students use picture instructions to build basic robots that complete a task. Students perform experiments, make observations, collect data, and program the robot using the computer. Activities include connections to math, literacy, science and social studies.
“Simple Machines” Grades 2-3
Students are introduced to the mechanics of gears, wheels & axles, levers, and pulleys. Once they have the basics they are challenged to build a model that uses the techniques learned followed by a problem solving activity that applies the concepts.
“LEGO Mindstorms” Grades 4-5
Students use step by step instructions to build more complex robots. Each robot can be programmed to do a multitude of tasks using computer software. The focus of this module is on programming.