Junior Robotics Engineer
Prerequisites
- Must have finished Kindergarten
What you'll learn
- Learn robotics with LEGO® Education WeDo™.
- Build snapping alligators, race cars, and spinning robots, then program them with the WeDo™ visual drag-and-drop programming software.
- In this kids robotics course, students are taught engineering basics with an emphasis on exploration and trial and error field testing.
- Instead of simply "snapping bricks together," students are encouraged to think critically about how and why their design needs to adapt to changing conditions.
- Our guided, personalized instruction allows younger kids to understand more complicated engineering techniques such as gear use, pulleys, and inclined planes.
Skill Level
Is This Robotics Course Appropriate for My Student?
- To enroll in this course, students must have completed Kindergarten.
- This robotics course for kids is ideal for younger students ages 6-7 who like to experiment and work with their hands.
- Students collaborate with teammates to create robots that range from simple to sophisticated, discovering valuable engineering basics along the way.
- Ultimately, we introduce students to STEM principles that set the stage for exciting futures in computer science , engineering, and math.
- Early exposure to STEM subjects like robotics, even at the most fundamental levels, leads to increased comprehension and sustained interest as students grow up. Let's get building
Top Skills Gained
Conceptual Skills Development
- Basic programming concepts
- Structural design
- Pulleys and levers
- Gears and motors
- Engineering concepts
Software & Hardware Skills Development
- LEGO®Education WeDo Base Set
- LEGO® Education WeDo Software
STEM & 21st Century Skills Development
- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Collaborative teamwork
