Grades K – 3
Spring 2025 Dates:
Feb. 3, 10, 24
Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24
April. 7, 21, 28
May. 5, 12, 19
June. 2, 9, 16
Get ready for a brick-tastic adventure! Join our robotics class where you’ll become a master builder and programmer. You’ll design, construct, and bring your robots to life. Learn problem-solving strategies, and teamwork techniques while creating your own robotics creations. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or just starting out, this class is the perfect place to unleash your creativity and have a blast with friends. Let’s build, move and explore together.
Curriculum
| Lesson # | Objectives | Project/Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Familiarize themselves with Lego® WeDo® ● Learn how to connect the controller to the computer |
We are building and programing a LEGO snail! |
| 2 | Program a motor to turn at different speeds |
We are building and programing a LEGO fan for a hot day! |
| 3 | Program the motor to turn for a set length of time ● Program the motor to turn the other way |
We are building and programing a LEGO satellite! It will rotate around a fixed point. |
| 4 | Program the motion sensor | Program the motion sensor |
| 5 | Create a rover that can reach remote places |
We are building and programing a LEGO Science Rover |
| 6 | Create and program Milo with a Tilt Sensor |
We are building and programing a LEGO Rover that can send messages |
| 7 | Explore what forces are and how they can make objects move |
We are building and programing a LEGO robot that can pull an object |
| 8 | Understand how to make a robot race car go faster |
We are building and programing a LEGO racecar! |
| 9 | Understand why and how buildings are designed to hold up against earthquakes |
We are building and programing a LEGO earthquake simulator |
| 10 | Understand and model the lifecycle of a frog |
We are building and programing a LEGO frog bot! |
| 11 | Model the relationship between the pollinator and the plant |
We are building and programing a LEGO model of a plant and a bee! |
| 12 | Create and program a floodgate to control the water level of a river |
We are building and programing a LEGO floodgate for a rainy day! |
| 13 | Understand and model an emergency helicopter |
We are building and programing a LEGO helicopter for a weather emergency! |
| 14 | Understand and model a recycling truck that can reduce waste! |
We are building and programing a LEGO recycle truck that can sort items! |
| 15 | Understand and model a robot that can perform tasks on the moon. |
We are building and programing a LEGO robot that can help us build a moon base! |
| 16 | Understand and model a prosthetic hand |
We are building and programing a LEGO hand! |